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watchOS 10: Is anyone else not getting used to the way it works AT ALL? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by wheelie89@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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I've been pretty neutral about the changes on watchOS 10. I understood that people don't like changes -

but it's been 2 months now and I still try to bring up the control center the old way, I still try to access my most recently used apps the old way and I'm still annoyed by having submenus everywhere where watchOS 9 was straightforward with everything. watchOS 10 is the most unintuitive Apple experience I ever had.

Old top menu bar, one line leaving space for the actual content

New top menu bar with huge buttons at the top, pushing down the actual content

Probably the worst part on my 40mm SE is that the colorful backgrounds made all app icons on watch faces smaller (there has recently been a post about this) and I keep missing icons when clicking them. I sometimes need to click an icon 4 times until it registers, along with the colorful backgrounds and unnecessarily huge flashy other buttons this feels like a $50 knockoff Watch to me now.

Also what did they think when changing the menu bar at the top? It used to be one small line (picture 1) but now on my 40mm Watch about 1 fourth of the screen is covered by each app's title or clock (picture 2). I know what app I'm in, I don't need half the screen (exaggerating yes) covered to be reminded of the app I'm using.

watchOS 10 must've been designed by someone who doesn't really use their Apple Watch much I assume. I'm not blaming them, everyone can make mistakes when the goal was progress but it's not like a mistake has to be set in stone. Just roll it back or give us a choice between design and functionality - I personally prefer functionality, it's not like watchOS 9 was so ugly that it needed a re-design to begin with.

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[–] rblue@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I was fine with how it was, but I prefer how it is now. I find myself using simpler faces since I can easily see a few other less-important complications, along with more info (hourly forecast,etc). Just my $0.02. I hated it at first.

[–] 2shyi2i@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Bottom Line: They changed a lot of shit that there was no reason to change.

If it ain’t broke Apple, then leave it be!!!

[–] justTheWayOfLife@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I got used to it in a week.

[–] MonyMony222@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

You are spot on! My 45mm Apple Watch has the same problem with complication landing zones being smaller. And things like the weather app are harder to read. Battery life cut by 30% to 50%, with no 3rd party apps and no background app refresh, and no always on display. WOS10 feels like a cheap knock-off from Alibaba. I much prefer WOS9.6.3. I personally resent the changes Apple forced on my watch. I have always been an early adopter and looked forward to changes that improve functionality. But THIS WOS10 does NOT work for ME in so many big and small ways. Apple must surely have a wealth of user data that assures them this is the right way. But for me, NO, this is not the way. As such, I'm trying a Garmin watch and will be wearing my vintage Bulova watch. I will NOT be forced to upgrade to an S9 or Ultra2 because of WOS10. Apple--you can just duck-off with this idiotic set of forced major changes to the watch. I will be willing for forgive if given the option to roll back to 9.6.3.

[–] Inner_Difficulty_381@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I'm fine with it. Took me like a day to get accustomed to the new ways to access stuff, if even that. With that said, my only grip is how to change the watch faces. Granted it does not prevent from accidental changes though.

[–] sinuhe69@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I feel your pain and I'm in the pain, too. In the old design, one can zoom in the app grids, but not WatchOS 10. But even without zooming in, the old app icons are bigger (yes only small changes, but noticeable), so I could click on the app I want. Every time. Not on the WatchOS 10! To start training, I have to at least click twice, yes every time! The weird thing is other app like the watch is not affected, but many are. At my age, working on the watch is hard enough without my glasses, but with WatchOS 10, it becomes a burden. Apple's product should just work. That's the compelling design philosophy of Steve Jobs! But not any more. I hate the feeling of having to fumble about. And I can not understand why the apps need second to start and response.

I don't see any benefit of the new design, only trouble and annoyance. I cannot think of any other reason than it's the Apple way to force its customers to buy new a watch :( I just wish I can roll back!

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