Swipe-up no longer shows the same features/functions on Apple Watch after the update

I accept the validity of yours and Bob Harris’ replies regarding iPhone differences; however, regarding the following:

IdrisSeabright wrote:

I'm also not at all clear why you would think that two completely different types of devices, with different operating systems should work the same way. To me, that's the real logic failure.

I offer you the clarification that it’s not only completely reasonable to expect continuity across different devices from the same brand, it’s clearly something that Apple tries to do.

You have the option to mirror compatible settings such as sounds and focus modes across iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch, you can use your iPhone widgets on your MacBook, have calls come through Watch, MacBook, iPhone and iPad.

Where does your list of Apple Watch-capable apps come from? From the apps you use on your other Apple devices. Your inference that different

Apple devices with different operating systems shouldn’t work the same way is a logical fallacy that entirely negates one of the prime motivators for brand loyalty; namely, the ease of use created by continuity across products.

So, because some things are similar, all things should be similar?

karyn29 wrote:

Where does your list of Apple Watch-capable apps come from? From the apps you use on your other Apple devices.

Again, not entirely accurate. You can download apps directly on your Watch. And, though the Watch app on your iPhone does have a list of apps, it's not all the apps on your iPhone, only those specifically written for the Watch.

There are similarities. There are connections. But the devices are not and will never be identical. Form factor and hardware dictate a lot of things. iPhones and Watches are not the same.

You have a couple of options. You can keep twisting your knickers, or you can get used to how things work now.

You also can and should submit feedback to Apple.

Yes, I clearly stated “Watch-capable apps,” so your first point is moot, and in answer to your question, if the products are being made by the same brand and facilitating the interchangeable use of the same services, the answer is yes, logically, there should be continuity between the operation of the products.

Would you rather purchase an Apple Watch that requires you to search through the App Store’s Watch-capable apps, hunting and pecking for the apps you have on your iPhone, or purchase an Apple Watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone, and see a list of the apps you already use on you iPhone that have Watch-capability?

Would you rather have to individually set your iPhone, Watch, iPad, etc. to Do Not Disturb, or turn on Do Not Disturb on one device and have the rest follow suit? I know which I prefer. By your logic, when a company that makes cooking pots decides to start selling lids, they shouldn’t bother with making lids that fit their pots, because consumers shouldn’t expect the two different products to work together.

Your arguments against cross-device continuity have no legs to stand on.

karyn29 wrote:

Yes, I clearly stated “Watch-capable apps,” so your first point is moot,

As "moot" means "subject to debate," I think you're correct. We will just have to agree to disagree.

and in answer to your question, if the products are being made by the same brand and facilitating the interchangeable use of the same services, the answer is yes, logically, there should be continuity between the operation of the products.

And there is. It's just not absolute. There are and always will be differences.

Would you rather purchase an Apple Watch that requires you to search through the App Store’s Watch-capable apps, hunting and pecking for the apps you have on your iPhone, or purchase an Apple Watch, open the Watch app on your iPhone, and see a list of the apps you already use on you iPhone that have Watch-capability?

Would you rather have to individually set your iPhone, Watch, iPad, etc. to Do Not Disturb, or turn on Do Not Disturb on one device and have the rest follow suit? I know which I prefer.

You're making a very common assumption - that everyone thinks like you, wants the same things as you and does things the same way. Also flawed.

Your arguments against cross-device continuity have no legs to stand on.

As I didn't 'make any arguments against cross-device continuity, I have no idea what you're on about. Go read BobHarris's post.

Did anyone find a solution for this? I ping my phone with the swipe up method 10 times a day. I can't even find that feature after the update. Pressing the side button does not give me the same screen of shortcuts. Where did it go?

how do you retrain your brain when you have crippling arthritis? the side button is not easily pushed but the swipe up is effortless we all know how to access the information we are all asking to at least give us the option it maybe a minor change for some. but for others it’s a major change.

At least let me choose what I can do on swipe up.

Find my phone feature was my go to when I needed my misplaced phone.

now I have to push and tediously scroll. What is the point of repeating in the scroll up what I can already have on my watch face?

not an improvement but a BIG disappointment.

Arcounselman wrote:

At least let me choose what I can do on swipe up.

Find my phone feature was my go to when I needed my misplaced phone.

now I have to push and tediously scroll. What is the point of repeating in the scroll up what I can already have on my watch face?

not an improvement but a BIG disappointment.

If you have to scroll, then you are pushing the wrong button

Or say “Hey Siri, find my iPhone”

I don’t want to press the flat button on the side . I want my watch to stay the same . Due to this update when you swipe up there is another screen of faces. The added swipe up screen decreases your battery charge time . It is only forcing people to buy newer watches.

imnor happy with the changes either I preferred the swip up function and by them putting it on the side button it has made it difficult to close apps in the background now. Having to double click the crown can be a pain on the ultra. I hope they listen and change it back or at least give us the option to set up what the buttons do and the ability to change what swipe up does so they meet our needs, likes and wants.

Jerry70S wrote:

imnor happy with the changes either I preferred the swip up function and by them putting it on the side button it has made it difficult to close apps in the background now. Having to double click the crown can be a pain on the ultra. I hope they listen and change it back or at least give us the option to set up what the buttons do and the ability to change what swipe up does so they meet our needs, likes and wants.

Have you told Apple what you'd like to see?

Product Feedback - Apple

The swipe feature change on the apple watch with the last update is not very useful. I have cancelled automatic updates because I am disgusted with this change. On top of the inconvenience, now I look at my watch and see the date and time. Then I swipe up and 1/2 the watch face is again date and time. I can't figure out how to replace the date and time with something useful, like "find my iphone" on the previous version. Yes, I realize that I can currently get the prior version by pushing the button, but why not have something more useful with the simple swipe gesture. I can press the crown and get all the aps. Yes, I have added some aps to that swipe feature. Can someone help me get the "call my iphone feature back on the swipe up gesture? And get rid of the dead space occupied by date and time.

LLL-87 wrote:

The swipe feature change on the apple watch with the last update is not very useful. I have cancelled automatic updates because I am disgusted with this change. On top of the inconvenience, now I look at my watch and see the date and time. Then I swipe up and 1/2 the watch face is again date and time. I can't figure out how to replace the date and time with something useful, like "find my iphone" on the previous version. Yes, I realize that I can currently get the prior version by pushing the button, but why not have something more useful with the simple swipe gesture. I can press the crown and get all the aps. Yes, I have added some aps to that swipe feature. Can someone help me get the "call my iphone feature back on the swipe up gesture? And get rid of the dead space occupied by date and time.

Have you told Apple what you'd like to see?

Product Feedback - Apple

JJUICE64 wrote:

FYI - ALL CAPS IS NOT ALWAYS SHOUTING. FOR ME IT IS JUST A PREFERENCE. USE IT ALL THE TIME IN EMAILS, NOTES ON PATIENT ACCOUNTS AT WORK . . .

It may be your preference, but it's still considered rude. It's some people's preference to use obscenities in public conversations but that's still rude, too.

And, it's harder to read then sentence case.

bwhite62 wrote:

That may be your opinion, and your welcome to it, but the entire point of this thread is that most people here also thought that the original swipe up feature was better.

Can we assume the millions of users who did NOT post here prefer the new, improved way?