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watchOS 27.2 beta 2 brings the App Switcher back with a new gesture - 9to5Mac
Publisher description: If you’ve been missing the double-click of the Digital Crown that used to bring up the App Switcher on the Apple Watch before watchOS 27, it looks like the feature is making a comeback as of watchOS 27.2 beta 2.
NewsAPI | Sep 22, 2026 | Marcus Mendes
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Earlier today, Apple rolled out watchOS 27. 2 beta 2 for developers, less than a week after releasing beta 1. While Apple didn’t bring back the App Switcher’s Digital Crown shortcut in today’s watchOS 27. 2 beta 2, it did restore the App Switcher itself with a new gesture. Have you been missing the App Switcher on watchOS 27?
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