watchOS 27.2 Beta Brings Back Apple Watch App Switcher
Apple has restored the App Switcher in the second watchOS 27.2 beta after removing its familiar Digital Crown shortcut in watchOS 27. The feature now opens with a press-and-hold gesture.
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Apple has restored the App Switcher in the second watchOS 27.2 beta after removing its familiar Digital Crown shortcut in watchOS 27. The feature now opens with a press-and-hold gesture.
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Apple has released the second developer beta of iOS 27.2, one week after the first build. The update includes a redesigned Health app and additional Siri AI languages.
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