watchOS 27.2 could introduce a feature that lets Apple Watch screenshots be previewed with options to share or delete, similar to how screenshots work on the iPhone.


Signs of the feature were found in watchOS 27.2 by code explorer pdfu. The option is hidden behind a feature flag that's not enabled, but it could be introduced in a later watchOS 27.2 beta.


Right now, taking a screenshot on the Apple Watch sends it directly to the iPhone Photos app with no confirmation screen. It's easy to accidentally take a screenshot since it only requires pressing the Digital Crown and side button at the same time.

On the iPhone, taking a screenshot shows either a full-screen preview or a thumbnail preview depending on your settings, but both options let you save, share, or delete the screenshot with a couple taps.

Screenshots on Apple Watch are disabled by default but can be turned on through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on iPhone. An option to save or delete screenshots would add more control than a simple on or off toggle.
This article, "watchOS 27.2 Code Hints at iPhone-Style Screenshot Previews" first appeared on MacRumors.com

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Apple today released watchOS 27.0.1, a minor update to the watchOS 27 operating system that came out last week. The update is limited to the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.


watchOS 27.0.1 can be downloaded through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on a connected iPhone. Software can only be installed when the Apple Watch is on the charger and has over 50 percent battery.

Apple's release notes say the update fixes bugs, including an issue that could cause the Apple Watch to restart unexpectedly.
This article, "Apple Releases watchOS 27.0.1 With Fix for Restart Bug" first appeared on MacRumors.com

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Die Kritik war anscheinend laut genug: Mit der Beta von watchOS 27.2 kehrt der App-Umschalter zurück. Allerdings öffnet er sich nicht über den ehemaligen Doppelklick auf die Digital Crown, sondern durch langes Drücken auf den unteren Rand einer geöffneten App.

Das ist semi-nachvollziehbar, weil iOS und iPadOS über eine vergleichbare Geste den App Switcher aufrufen. Allerdings funktioniert der Shortcut auf der Uhr nicht auf dem Zifferblatt, sondern ausschließlich aus einer Anwendung heraus.

Zu entdecken ist eine solche Geste nicht – zumindest zum jetzigen Stand. Einen Doppelklick führt man eventuell eher aus.

Wenn die Doppelbelegung tatsächlich für „Live Rewind“ reserviert bleibt, obwohl das Feature nicht global und lediglich auf zwei Modellen der Uhr funktioniert, sollten Watch-Nutzer:innen mindestens eine Auswahloption bekommen.