How to Customize Apple Watch App View

Apart fromcustomizing the Apple Watch faceswith a variety of complications for a more personalized experience, I have the habit of tweaking the app view every now and then. At times, placing all the apps in the “List View” does the trick for me. At other times, simply rearranging the app icons gives a slightly refreshed look to the app view. If you are yet to unlock this niftyApple Watch hack, follow along to learn how you can customize Apple Watch app view to your heart’s liking.

Tips to Customize Apple Watch App View

Tips to Customize Apple Watch App View

watchOS lets you choose from two types of views: List and Grid. While List View lines up all the installed apps in the Apple-pie-order (aka an alphabetical scrolling view), the grid view is (also known as the honeycomb view) lays out app icons in a hexagonal grid. What’s more, the grid view offers you the flexibility to put the circular watch app icons in the desired place for a custom look and feel.

Switch Between Grid View and List View on Apple Watch

It’s quite easy to switch between the list and grid view on watchOS.

  1. Now, tap onApp View.

  2. Next, select the preferred view:

Note:

Switch Between List and Grid View Using Watch App on iPhone

Changing app view is just as straightforward using the Watch app for iOS.

  1. Now, ensure that theMy Watchtab is selected at the bottom left corner of the screen.

  2. Next, tap onApp View.

  3. Next up, select your desired view and the change will come into effect instantly.

Rearrange Apple Watch Apps in Grid View Using iPhone

Though watchOS doesn’t offer an option to fine-tune the list view, you get the option to rearrange apps in grid view using the Watch app on iPhone.

  1. Now, make sure theGrid Viewis selected. Then, tap onArrangement.

  2. Finally, touch and hold an app icon and place it at the preferred spot. Well, you can choose to keep all of yourfavorite gameson one side and put yourworkout apps/expense trackerson the other side for quick access.

Once you have customized the app layout, quit the setting. Now, check out the change on your Apple Watch.

Fine-Tune Apple Watch App View With Ease

Fine-Tune Apple Watch App View With Ease

So, that’s the way you can tweak the Apple Watch app view. Now that you know how it works, make the most of it to keep monotonous feeling away. watchOS 7 has come up with a wide range of new features includingbattery health,native sleep tracking, andPrivate MAC Address. Let me know the ones that have turned out to be your top picks and what are your expectations from the watchOS 8?

Rajesh Mishra

An old school bibliophile who turned a tech nerd out of obsession. When he is not digging into hacks and tracking down stories that are breaking the internet, you may find him reciting poems.

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