coda.news
technologyDevelopingUpdated 4 min ago · since 22 Sept 2026

Apple brings back the App Switcher in the watchOS 27.2 beta with a new gesture

According to MacRumors, Apple has brought back the App Switcher screen in the watchOS 27.2 beta, but the access gesture is different from before. In watchOS 26 and earlier, a double press of the Digital Crown opened the App Switcher, but in watchOS 27 that gesture is reserved for Apple's upcoming Live Rewind AI feature, so the App Switcher is no longer opened by the double-press.

2 sources2 countries2 articles2 independent outletsSource strength 44/100 ⓘApple
Apple brings back the App Switcher in the watchOS 27.2 beta with a new gesture
Photo: MacRumors
coda.news analysis

Key facts

  1. 01watchOS 27.2 beta includes the return of the App Switcher screen.
  2. 02The Digital Crown double-press gesture is now reserved for Apple's Live Rewind AI feature.
  3. 03In watchOS 26 and earlier, the double-press of the Digital Crown opened the App Switcher.
  4. 04The App Switcher is no longer opened by the Digital Crown double-press in watchOS 27.

AI-generated from the sources below. Always check the originals.

How each country tells it

So far our sources show coverage from one country. Perspectives appear once we find reports from a second country.

Sources

Summaries are AI-generated from the linked sources and may contain errors; always check the originals. We summarise and link; we never republish articles. Photos come from openly licensed libraries, official publicity material and brand logos, credited to their sources. If you own an image and want it credited differently or removed, email info@coda.news and we will act promptly.

China
United States