Watch faces

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Source: Apple Inc. Canonical content at https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/watch-faces. This file is a structured index of that content, snapshot 2025-02-02. Apple HIG text and imagery are © Apple Inc.; this repository provides organization and cross-referencing for AI agent consumption only.

Watch faces

Best practices

Help people discover your app by sharing watch faces that feature your complications.

Display a preview of each watch face you share.

Aim to offer shareable watch faces for all Apple Watch devices.

Respond gracefully if people choose an incompatible watch face.

Platform considerations

Resources

Developer documentation


For the complete guidance, including worked examples and illustrations, see the canonical page: https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines/watch-faces

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