How to Close Apps on Apple Watch Ultra/Ultra 2/Series 9 [watchOS 10]

Do you want to know how to close power-hungry apps on your Apple Watch Ultra 2 or older ones running watchOS 10? Well, it was easy to find and close open apps on Apple Watches running watchOS 9 but now things have changed in watchOS 10. This post will show you how to close apps on the Apple Watch Ultra/Ultra 2 or Series 9.

Meanwhile, how to close applications on your Apple Watch can be something you’re pondering if you’ve recently purchased a new wristwatch from Apple and are becoming familiar with it. Although it can appear a little difficult at first, the procedure is actually rather quick and easy. It’s advisable to close an app when you’re not using it or don’t need it to avoid wasting energy. There is no benefit to constantly having programs running in the background, even though it won’t save you anything.

In the meantime, along with iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, Apple also unveiled watchOS 10, which includes some of the most significant upgrades to watchOS in years.

Moreover, the standout features of watchOS 10, such as the addition of Smart Stack, new Watch Faces, greater fitness tracking, expanded Siri capabilities, and a revamped Control Centre, may already be recognizable to you.

How to Close Apps on Apple Watch (watchOS 10)

1. On your Apple Watch, press the digital crown button twice (not the side button).

press the digital crown button twice

2. Then, navigate through the opened applications with the Digital Crown or your finger.

3. Next, swipe left to close the desired app.

4. Finally, on your Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2, hit the X button (located in the red box) to terminate an app.

Close Apps on Apple Watch Ultra 2

5. Follow the same procedures to close other Apple Watch applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How can I check which applications are running on watchOS 10?

When using watchOS 10, double-press the Digital Crown to view the open applications on your wristwatch. 

2. Do I have to close apps on my Apple Watch?

It is preferable to close an app if you aren’t using it. Too many open programs in the background will use up power. It’s a wonderful idea to close applications that you aren’t actively using if your Apple Watch battery drains too rapidly.

3. How can I update the app on my Apple Watch?

Open the App Store on your Apple Watch, scroll to the bottom, and select Account > Updates to check sure your applications are current.

4. How to close apps on watchOS 9?

On your Apple Watch, press and then release the Side button. This will display any background-running applications. Next, swipe left the app you wish to close. Finally, tap the X button to close an app on your Apple Watch.

That’s all. These were the steps to find and close apps on your Apple Watch Ultra 2 or older ones running on watch OS 10.

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