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How to automatically open the focused app in the App Switcher on Apple Watch

After 1 second of inactivity, the App Switcher can automatically open the focused app on your Apple Watch, thanks to an accessibility setting called Auto-Select Focused App. It’s optional, and you can still open an app from the App Switcher yourself.

Turn on or off Auto-Select Focused App

  1. Start the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
  2. Go to Accessibility and turn on or off Auto-Select Focused App.

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