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New Features in watchOS 10.2: A Joyful Return! 🚀
The latest update to watchOS, version 10.2, has some thrilling new features in store for Apple Watch users! However, for reasons unknown, the ability to swipe on the screen to change watch faces is no longer an option. This decision has sparked a flurry of controversy among Apple Watch enthusiasts, who have found themselves vainly swiping left and right in an attempt to modify their screens. Thankfully, Apple seems to have taken user feedback to heart and will be rolling back this change in the upcoming watchOS 10.2 update.
But that's not all! There are plenty of other exciting additions to this latest watchOS update, which we'll delve into below.
Swipe to Change Watch Faces: Back with a Vengeance 💥
It's time to celebrate! With watchOS 10.2, you can once again swiftly swap out your Apple Watch's watch faces by swiping across the screen. To activate this feature, simply open the Watch app on your iPhone, navigate to 'Watch,' and then toggle on 'Swipe to Change Watch Faces.' Additionally, watchOS 10.2 fixes an issue that prevented certain watch faces from being displayed on the device.
Best of Both Worlds: Confirming Training Ends 🏋️ ♂️
If you're prone to haphazardly ending training sessions on your Apple Watch, watchOS 10.2 has a solution for you. By enabling 'Confirm Training End' in the Workouts section of the Watch app, you can force Siri to show a confirmation dialog before the session concludes.
Siri, Your Personal Assistant 🗣️
In watchOS 10, you can now access Siri, even when you're offline! The 10.2 update also introduces new features for Siri. For instance, you can prompt Siri to log and read your Health app data, including your weight, step count, medication schedules, and other health-related queries. Unfortunately, this feature is only available on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2.
Prioritize Music or Trainer Audio in Apple Fitness+ 🎧
Apple Fitness+ users now have the option to focus on either music or the trainer's voice during their workouts. Simply adjust the volume of the music or the trainer's voice to best suit your needs.
Live Updates: Podcasts and Music on HomePod Mini and HomePod (2nd Gen) 🎵
Simply by getting close to your HomePod mini or HomePod (2nd Gen), you can now see what's currently playing on your Apple Watch Series 6 or newer. By checking the 'Now Playing' widget on your watch, you'll be able to see what's playing in the Music or Podcasts app.
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Enabling Swipe Gesture to Change Watch Faces in watchOS 10.2:
If you'd like to re-enable the swipe gesture to change watch faces in watchOS 10.2, follow these easy steps:
- Open the 'Settings' app on your Apple Watch.
- Navigate to 'General.'
- Ensure your watch is up-to-date with the latest version of watchOS 10.2.
- Toggle the switch under 'Accessibility > Watch Face > Swipe Gestures' to enable the feature. ```
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