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The Apple Watch series 10 boasts extraordinary upgrades: a larger display, a slimmer profile, and smarter watch faces. It even adds the ability to consistently display seconds on the watch face, even in always-on mode. however, there’s a catch – the selection of compatible faces is incredibly limited.
Apple Watch users have long yearned for more customization options, including third-party watch faces.While that dream remains elusive, Apple seems to be taking existing faces away rather of adding new ones.
The recent removal of the Siri face has left many scratching their heads, adding to the frustration surrounding the limited availability of always-on seconds.
Initially, only a handful of faces offered this feature: Flux, a digital face with a rising indicator for seconds; Reflections, an analog face prioritizing function over form, displaying a seconds hand but lacking numerals; and Activity Digital, the sole purely numerical representation of seconds.
Many anticipated that with the launch of watchOS 11, Apple would update existing faces to include always-on seconds. That hope, however, was dashed.
A sliver of good news emerged with the arrival of watchOS 11.3, which introduced the Unity Rhythm face, offering always-on seconds mirroring Reflections.
But this feels like a typical Apple strategy: introduce a few new faces with the desired feature while simultaneously removing less popular faces that lack it.
Let’s hope this approach is merely a temporary tactic. WatchOS 12 should update all faces to support always-on seconds. After all, a standard analog face with numerals, like Utility or California, should absolutely have this functionality. The hardware is capable; the software just needs to catch up and provide users with the full range of possibilities.
Apple Watch Series 10: A Second Look at Always-On Seconds
The Apple Watch Series 10 brought a welcome addition with the ability to view seconds constantly on the watch face, even in always-on mode.This feature,anticipated by many Apple Watch owners,has sadly been met with mixed reactions. While the functionality itself is lauded, the limited selection of compatible watch faces has raised eyebrows, leaving some users feeling frustrated and wanting more.
we spoke to Jaime Ortega, a passionate Apple Watch enthusiast and tech blogger, to get his take on this seemingly limited feature.
“To be honest,I’m a little disappointed,” Jaime confessed. “The feature is fantastic, but the limited selection of compatible watch faces feels incredibly frustrating. It seems counterintuitive to lock such a useful feature behind just a few faces.”
This sentiment echoes a recurring theme among Apple Watch users. Apple’s decision to remove certain watch faces during the launch of watchOS 10 has only intensified this frustration.
“Absolutely,” jaime affirmed. “The removal of faces like siri, while understandable for various reasons, further emphasizes the puzzling approach to watch face customization. I yearn for the day Apple embraces third-party watch faces, but until then, we’re stuck with these inconsistent updates.”
While Apple did introduce the Unity Rhythm face with always-on seconds in watchOS 11.3, Jaime sees it as a mere band-aid solution.
“It’s a good start, but it feels very much like a token effort,” he explained.”They’ve added one new face and left the rest unsupported. This strategy feels temporary, like a band-aid solution, rather than a genuine commitment to giving users the customization they deserve.”
Looking ahead,Jaime envisions a future where all existing watch faces are compatible with always-on seconds.
“My biggest wish is for Apple to update all existing watch faces to support always-on seconds,” Jaime shared. “It’s a basic function for a smartwatch. Imagine a standard analog face like Utility displaying seconds continuously. The hardware is capable; it’s all about the software matching the potential. Apple needs to give us the full range of possibilities and choices.”
The future of Apple Watch customization undoubtedly hinges on user feedback and Apple’s willingness to embrace a more open and flexible approach to watch face development.
In the ever-evolving world of smartwatch technology, user feedback is paramount. Experts emphasize the importance of continued engagement with companies like Apple to drive innovation and enhance user experience.
As Jaime, a voice in the tech community, advocates for users to “Don’t give up on asking for what you want! Apple responds to user feedback.Continue voicing your desire for more watch face customization and support for always-on seconds.”
This passionate plea highlights the impact of collective voices in shaping the future of wearable technology. By expressing their desires and needs, users can actively contribute to the development of more personalized and functional smartwatches.
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Apple Watch Series 10: A Second Look at always-On Seconds
The Apple Watch Series 10 brought a welcome addition with the ability to view seconds constantly on the watch face, even in always-on mode. This feature, anticipated by many Apple Watch owners, has sadly been met with mixed reactions. While the functionality itself is lauded, the limited selection of compatible watch faces has raised eyebrows, leaving some users feeling frustrated and wanting more.
“To be honest, I’m a little disappointed,” Jaime confessed. “The feature is fantastic, but the limited selection of compatible watch faces feels incredibly frustrating. It seems counterintuitive to lock such a useful feature behind just a few faces.”
We spoke to Jaime Ortega, a passionate Apple Watch enthusiast and tech blogger, to get his take on this seemingly limited feature.
“absolutely,” Jaime affirmed. “The removal of faces like Siri, while understandable for various reasons, further emphasizes the puzzling approach to watch face customization. I yearn for the day Apple embraces third-party watch faces, but until then, we’re stuck with these inconsistent updates.”
While Apple did introduce the Unity Rhythm face with always-on seconds in watchOS 11.3, Jaime sees it as a mere band-aid solution.
“It’s a good start, but it feels very much like a token effort,” he explained. “They’ve added one new face and left the rest unsupported. This strategy feels temporary, like a band-aid solution, rather than a genuine commitment to giving users the customization they deserve.”
Looking ahead, Jaime envisions a future where all existing watch faces are compatible with always-on seconds.
“My biggest wish is for Apple to update all existing watch faces to support always-on seconds,” Jaime shared. “It’s a basic function for a smartwatch. Imagine a standard analog face like Utility displaying seconds continuously. The hardware is capable; it’s all about the software matching the potential. Apple needs to give us the full range of possibilities and choices.”
The future of Apple Watch customization undoubtedly hinges on user feedback and Apple’s willingness to embrace a more open and flexible approach to watch face development.
As Jaime, a voice in the tech community, advocates “Don’t give up on asking for what you want! Apple responds to user feedback. Continue voicing your desire for more watch face customization and support for always-on seconds.”
We invite you to share your thoughts below. Do you agree with Jaime’s perspective? What features do you hope to see added to watchOS in the future?
