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Why watchOS 27 removes the useful multitasking feature on Apple Watch
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- watchOS 27 removes the double-click Digital Crown shortcut that allowed quick switching between the current and last used app on Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3.
- The gesture was freed up to introduce Live Rewind, a new feature on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, which lets users rewind spoken audio by 15 seconds and is activated by double-clicking the Digital Crown.
- Older models and those without Live Rewind now see the double-click gesture open the dynamic app grid, which functions similarly to a single click, leading to some user dissatisfaction.
- There is no current indication that Apple will restore the multitasking shortcut on older watches, though future watchOS updates might address user feedback with new settings options.
- The transition creates an awkward interim experience as Live Rewind is exclusive to new hardware, and users must rely on the dynamic app grid or suggested apps for multitasking needs.
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