Apple Watch First Tasks

Over my years of wearing an Apple Watch, I’ve discovered several things that improve my interaction with it. Some are small details, while others make a big difference to me. Feel free to pick and choose among these suggestions to see what works best for you.

Switch to the App List View

The default Grid view layout of the Home Screen changed somewhat in watchOS 10, with larger icons that scroll top to bottom instead of sliding around like poking at fish in a barrel. It’s a novel idea for arranging apps on a small screen, but I prefer the List view, which displays larger icons and the app names.

To change the view on your watch, scroll to the bottom of the icons and tap the List View button. Or, press the Digital Crown ...

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