Hands-On Apple 245

Confused by the Apple Watch’s shifting gestures and button functions? Mikah Sargent breaks down the new logic, revealing how a simple mantra can help you master your device’s next overhaul.

• watchOS 27 overhauls Apple Watch button functions and navigation
• Breaking old muscle memory: changes to Digital Crown, side button, Siri
• Digital Crown press reveals new dynamic app switcher and app list
• Scrolling Digital Crown now brings up the Smart Stack of widgets
• Side button revamps: Control Center, Apple Pay, Emergency SOS/Power
• Dynamic app grid's recent and context-based app selection
• Updated Apple Watch gestures: double tap, single tap, wrist flick for navigation
• Quick mantra: press for apps, turn for widgets, side for control, hold for Siri

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