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watchOS 27.2 Code Hints at iPhone-Style Screenshot Previews

watchOS 27.2 could introduce a feature that lets Apple Watch screenshots be previewed with options to share or delete, similar to how screenshots work on the iPhone.

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Signs of the feature were found in watchOS 27.2 by code explorer pdfu. The option is hidden behind a feature flag that's not enabled, but it could be introduced in a later watchOS 27.2 beta.


Right now, taking a screenshot on the Apple Watch sends it directly to the iPhone Photos app with no confirmation screen. It's easy to accidentally take a screenshot since it only requires pressing the Digital Crown and side button at the same time.

On the iPhone, taking a screenshot shows either a full-screen preview or a thumbnail preview depending on your settings, but both options let you save, share, or delete the screenshot with a couple taps.

Screenshots on Apple Watch are disabled by default but can be turned on through the Settings app on the watch or the Apple Watch app on iPhone. An option to save or delete screenshots would add more control than a simple on or off toggle.

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Top Rated Comments

mattkally Avatar
16 hours ago at 10:38 am
Useless.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
awshucks Avatar
16 hours ago at 10:51 am
I have the screenshot feature turned off anyways. They’re not really useful on my watch.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Rychiar Avatar
16 hours ago at 10:39 am
I've never taken a screenshot of my watch that wasn't accidental....
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
fj_doebz Avatar
16 hours ago at 10:39 am
Hell no. What a stupid feature. It’s not “easy to accidentally take a screen shot” as you describe. No one accidentally presses both side buttons at once. This just adds an extra step to an already awkward process. Apple clearly doesn’t believe in “if it ain’t broke…”
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
16 hours ago at 11:23 am
Right up there with CarPlay screenshots in terms of usefulness.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
16 hours ago at 11:07 am
Good to know about this. Hopefully if it is made available, there will be an option to turn this off and have the current default method of taking screenshot.
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