What happened to DOCK, which gave me quick access to the 10 apps I selected and use most, in Watch OS 10? Also, how is pushing the side button easier or better than a quick swipe up to access the Control Panel?
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DC_NJ1961 wrote:
So the swipe up gives you the apps, and pushing the Crown gives you the apps. Both give you the same function?
No.
Sadly, I think I agree with this -- especially in regards to the Mac. All that amazing power and it's being held back by Product Owners that seem more concerned with simply making it work better with your phone. This is why people (wrongly) accuse Apple devices of being toys, not tools for work. I would have preferred to see some development in the Photos app (make it a true RAW editor, like Aperture was) and Final Cut Pro (get it up to snuff so it competes with Adobe and DaVinci Resolve). And for crying all night, window tiling and fix the finder app.
Dum move on Apple's part, The one thing I liked most was the Dock. Nothing like having to scroll through all your apps to find the one you want and you hope it doesn't start with a Z. Furthermore to make the side button the Control Panel is asinine.
I did but I do not see any way to make a recently used item a favorite like the Dock did, it appears that
each time you open something it adds it to the app switcher. As far as how many can be added and can you rearrange them and will hey remain there after reboot your watch for example I don't know. I'd appreciate any feedback.. tks
triplejjj56 wrote:
Thank you, not quite the same experience but it works.
No, it isn't. But, we work with what we have. ;-)
And, submit feedback:
The more people who do, the more likely Apple is to make a change.
This is a step backwards. WHO needs or uses the stuff they put on the dock now. I used my stem on my first watch to access my workouts and acts and the stem wore out in 2 years. Apple said they do not repair stems and just buy another watch. So l did and used my time saving dock to access my frequently used apps. Now l have to use my stem and they are just using the stem to wear out your watch faster and have to sell another watch. My next watch may be with a different company. Or start fixing stems for nothing. Give is back the dock and make it so we can add apps we want on there.
Creeden wrote:
This is a step backwards. WHO needs or uses the stuff they put on the dock now.
I never used the dock at all.
Now l have to use my stem and they are just using the stem to wear out your watch faster and have to sell another watch.
The digital crown is designed to be used. Will it wear out in ten years instead of 11? Perhaps. But, these are not watches designed to be passed down through the generations.
Give is back the dock and make it so we can add apps we want on there.
Tell Apple:
I would be excited if l got 10 years but getting 3 yrs is definitely not acceptable. You obviously do not use your watch as much as l do. I guess this site is run by Apple and they really do not want to help us.
Yes, all of us long-time users working here in the Apple Support Communities as volunteers really hope that your devices wear out ASAP so you can not give any of us a dime buying new ones. Totally logical.
Creeden wrote:
I would be excited if l got 10 years but getting 3 yrs is definitely not acceptable. You obviously do not use your watch as much as l do.
I have worn and userd an Apple Watch daily since the release of the first one. So, that's unlikely. I also understand perhaps more than you how electronic devices are made and tested.
I guess this site is run by Apple and they really do not want to help us.
This site is run but Apple in the sense it is their forum, their servers and their rules. However, with small exceptions, the people who partcipate are volunteers. If you want help directly from Apple, you are free to use the Support link at the bottom left of every page of these forums or go into your local Apple Store.
Agreed. There’s nothing on the upgrade that I’m finding helpful. Losing the FAVORITES and having that quick access to them was critical for me: I have AFib and so had a bunch of heart monitoring apps which I now have to scroll through to find.
it’s not that it’s a massive problem but nothing on this upgrade I can see reduces or improves steps, and instead it’s requiring more time albeit only a few extra seconds.
Recently used apps - on the watch = do not care.
The swip up shows me junk I don’t need whereas before I used this several times per day to switch off notifications. Moving that to the side button…….waste of effort and time by Apple.
Seems counter-intuitive to me.
RiddlerMA wrote:
Agreed. There’s nothing on the upgrade that I’m finding helpful. Losing the FAVORITES and having that quick access to them was critical for me: I have AFib and so had a bunch of heart monitoring apps which I now have to scroll through to find.
it’s not that it’s a massive problem but nothing on this upgrade I can see reduces or improves steps, and instead it’s requiring more time albeit only a few extra seconds.
Recently used apps - on the watch = do not care.
The swip up shows me junk I don’t need whereas before I used this several times per day to switch off notifications. Moving that to the side button…….waste of effort and time by Apple.
Seems counter-intuitive to me.
Tell Apple:
It makes no sense honestly. As they were QCing this no one said "wait, we're reducing customization not improving it." The more I think about this, why aren't all three buttons customizable? You should be able to click and double click the Action, Control, and Crown six different customizations. And that should definitely include If This Then That logic. That would be what the premiere smart watch on the market would do.
What makes you think I haven't Idris? Is this some sort of flex on me that I don't know how Apple as an entity works? I was under the impression we were on a discussion board.
They're leaning into this Action Button 'thing' on both the WatchUltra and 15 Pro so it brings that notion of more customization to the forefront.
Thanks anyway.
goheelsbeatduke wrote:
Is this some sort of flex on me that I don't know how Apple as an entity works?
I have no idea what that means. However, I made no assumptions about what you knew or did not know. I made a polite, constructive suggestion. A "Thanks, I already did that" would have been a sufficent response.
I was under the impression we were on a discussion board.
Did I give any indication we were not? Did I even suggest you should not post something. In fact, I thought it was rather an interesting idea. Which is why I though you should tell Apple.
Perhaps, don't assume the worst intentions of people next time.
Franker14 wrote:
From a comment made to me by the same person, there seems to be any bone to pick here. Yes, this is a discussion board and a little kindness and helpfulness and politeness goes a long way.
Frustration often brings out the less kind side of a person. Most people here are pretty nice.
Where is the dock in watchOS 10?
