How to Force Quit an Apple Watch App in watchOS 27
watchOS 27 removed the old shortcut for closing an app: double-clicking the Digital Crown and swiping left. Apple’s guide doesn’t explain why.
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TGWatch
Telegram on Apple Watch
WatchCord
Discord on Apple Watch
WristX
X/Twitter on Apple Watch
Pager
Signal on Apple Watch
Lurk
Twitch on Apple Watch
RedWatch
Reddit on Apple Watch
GroupX
GroupMe on Apple Watch
WAWatch
WhatsApp on Apple Watch
Sleepee
Sleep on Apple Watch
Daystar
Bible on Apple Watch
Threader
Threads on Apple Watch
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Read the starter guide- 01Make notifications less distracting
- 02Put useful information on your watch face
- 03Find your first great app