KEY POINTS

  • Apple added new features to watchOS 7
  • These include being able to share, download and buy watch faces for the Apple Watch
  • These will help users become more creative with their wearables

Apple added the ability to share and download watch faces for the Apple Watch with watchOS 7. Now, users can create their preferred watch face, share it with friends and also look for some interesting designs on the internet and download them to their device.

While the new feature allows Apple Watch owners to be more creative with their wearable, Apple doesn't let users create watch faces from scratch. Still, the ability to get new watch faces from other places, including the Apple Watch App Store, allows users to customize their device's look as much as they can.

Here's how Apple Watch users can buy a watch face for their wearable.

  • First, users must make sure that their Apple Watch is running on watchOS 7, the latest watchOS version. (Apple Watch Series 3 users must be careful about this as there are some reports of bugs and issues that could possibly occur when a Series 3 gets upgraded).
  • Second, after updating, users should launch the App Store on their Apple Watch.
  • Third, users should tap on Search, then the microphone icon.
  • Fourth, users should dictate the search term “Watch Faces.” Alternatively, users can scribble the search words instead of dictating, then look for the option and tap on it from the list shown on screen.
  • Fifth, users should tap on Done. A list of Watch Faces should be shown on the screen.
  • Sixth, users should scroll through the options on the screen, then tap on Get to buy the preferred option.

Users should note that the Apple Watch App Store will automatically filter the results so that only relevant items will be shown. Searching for a good watch face might take some time, which means Apple Watch users should do this when they have a lot of time to spare. Otherwise, users should simply opt to do the search using their iPhone and ignore the irrelevant options along the way.

Those who don't want to bother looking for a watch face in the App Store but want a new one can ask their Apple Watch-using friends to share watch faces with them. Here's a quick guide on how to share those nice creations with others.

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