Hi there! I'm a tech enthusiast and have been using Apple products, especially Apple Watches, since their early days. I love exploring all their features and helping others navigate the ins and outs of these devices.

Let's talk about closing apps on the Apple Watch. It might seem a bit different from what you're used to on an iPhone or iPad, but it's actually quite straightforward once you get the hang of it.

Force Quitting Apps

The most common way to close an app on the Apple Watch is by "force quitting" it. Here's how:


1. Open the app switcher: Press the side button, the one located just below the Digital Crown, on your Apple Watch. This will bring up a carousel of recently used apps.


2. Navigate to the app: Scroll through the carousel by swiping left or right until you locate the app you want to close.


3. Force quit the app: Swipe up on the app preview card that you want to close. The app will disappear from the screen, indicating it's been closed.

Why Force Quitting Matters

You might wonder, "Why can't I just leave the app running in the background?" Well, while leaving apps open might not seem like a big deal, it can actually impact your watch's performance and battery life. Here's why:

* Background Activity: Some apps continue to run processes or refresh data in the background, even when you're not actively using them. This can drain your watch's battery faster.
* Performance: Having multiple apps running simultaneously can slow down your Apple Watch, especially if they're demanding apps that require a lot of processing power.

By force quitting apps that you're no longer using, you're essentially freeing up your watch's resources, allowing it to run smoother and conserve battery life.

Important Note: Unlike closing apps on an iPhone, where you completely terminate them, force quitting on the Apple Watch puts the app in a suspended state. This means it's not actively running but can be quickly relaunched from the app switcher if needed.

When to Force Quit

* App Unresponsiveness: If an app freezes or becomes unresponsive, force quitting is the best way to regain control and close it.
* Battery Conservation: If you notice your watch's battery draining faster than usual, try force quitting apps that you're not currently using.

What about Closing All Apps?

You might be wondering if there's a way to close all apps at once, similar to how you can on an iPhone. As of now, Apple doesn't offer a direct way to close all apps simultaneously on the Apple Watch.

Bottom Line

Closing apps on the Apple Watch is as simple as swiping up on the app preview in the app switcher. It's a good practice to force quit apps that you're not using to optimize your watch's performance and battery life.
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Press and hold down the side button until the shutdown screen appears. Release the side button, then press and hold the Digital Crown to force quit the active app.read more >>