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User profile for user: BAsciHayes
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Apple Watch upgrade (10.1.1) just made easy actions more complicated

I used to be able to swipe up on my watch and immediately be able to "Find my Phone" with one simple action. The phone made a noise and I found it. Done!

Immediately after the upgrade (10.1.1), I realized that swiping option was gone. Then, I figured out how to set it up. But it is still not easy! There are now multiple steps to Find my Phone and I even get an email saying I had done it. (Yes, probably for security reasons)

Swipe up is no longer an easy, useful action. I wish I could remove this upgrade.

Apple Watch Series 4, watchOS 10

Posted on Dec 10, 2023 9:36 AM

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User profile for user: BobHarris
BobHarris
User level: Level 9
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Posted on Dec 10, 2023 11:21 AM

The Control Center moved to the flat oval side button (see picture)

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support


A quick press and release brings up the same Control Center that previously swipe up showed you.


DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency services display.


So a swipe up replaced with a button press.


NOTE: I'm not saying people like it, but it is not tons more complicated, just a different single action.


You can tell Apple what features you would like to see in future watchOS versions via

Feedback - Watch - Apple


The more users that send feedback, the more likely a decision maker will see it.


You may also find this page useful

What’s new in Apple Watch and watchOS 10 - Apple Support


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User profile for user: BobHarris
BobHarris
User level: Level 9
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Dec 10, 2023 11:21 AM in response to BAsciHayes

The Control Center moved to the flat oval side button (see picture)

Use Control Center on Apple Watch - Apple Support


A quick press and release brings up the same Control Center that previously swipe up showed you.


DO NOT hold the button, as that brings up the Emergency services display.


So a swipe up replaced with a button press.


NOTE: I'm not saying people like it, but it is not tons more complicated, just a different single action.


You can tell Apple what features you would like to see in future watchOS versions via

Feedback - Watch - Apple


The more users that send feedback, the more likely a decision maker will see it.


You may also find this page useful

What’s new in Apple Watch and watchOS 10 - Apple Support


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Apple Watch upgrade (10.1.1) just made easy actions more complicated

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