watchOS 27 Developer Beta: App Switcher no longer accessible via double-press of Digital Crown

Hello,

I updated my Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular, 44 mm) to watchOS 27 Developer Beta (Build 24R5289n) and noticed what appears to be a change in the Digital Crown behavior.

After the update:

• A single press of the Digital Crown now shows fewer applications, which seems consistent with the changes announced for watchOS 27.

• However, a double press of the Digital Crown no longer opens the App Switcher as it did previously.

• As a result, I can no longer access the interface that allowed users to view recent apps and force-close applications by swiping them away.

Before updating, double-pressing the Digital Crown opened the App Switcher and provided a way to close running apps. That functionality now appears to be missing.

I would like to know whether:

1. This is an intentional design change in watchOS 27.
2. This is a known issue in the current Developer Beta.
3. There is a new gesture or workflow for accessing recent apps and force-closing applications.

Device:

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular)
• 44 mm Aluminum
• Model: MEPJ4LW/A

Software:

• watchOS 27.0 Developer Beta
• Build: 24R5289n

The behavior is reproducible after restarting the watch.

Thanks.