watchOS 10.2 Released! — 4 New Features to Try Out

Though not as big as iOS 17.2, it’s still a notable update

Photo by Adrian Regeci on Unsplash

#1. Swipe to switch watch faces is back

watchOS 10 was a pretty exciting update — with the introduction of features like NameDrop & Smart Stack.

But what disappointed me was — the feature that let me swipe thru adjacent watch faces by swiping left or right from the edges… was gone.

(For six months, I had to long-press the display, and then swipe to switch between watch faces — which is weary.)

Now that it’s back in watchOS 10.2 — as an option.

Screenshot by the author

If you want it back, toggle on Swipe to Switch Watch Face in Settings ⚙️ < Clock ⏰. Or if you’re happy without it, you can let it be.

#2. Prevent accidental ending of workouts

It happened to me once.

In the middle of a thrilling 5k run, it thought it was the ‘Pause’ button and I accidentally pressed ‘End’.