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Apple Human Interface Guidelines: Complications
Documents watch face complications, multiple complication support, concise relevant information, configuration across watch faces, visual consistency, and tapping into the app when deeper interaction is needed.
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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports
| Pattern | Supported decision | Required contract | Claim note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wearable glance | Choose wearable glance when a wearable surface should answer one immediate question in a few seconds. | A wearable glance answers one primary question before any tap, scroll, or phone handoff. | Supports watch face complications, configuration, concise information, and app handoff. |
Comparisons supported by this source
- Wearable glance vs notification center vs summary box vs dashboard layout vs progress bar vs notification preferences
Supports concise complication information, watch-face configuration, and app handoff.
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Publisher: Apple Developer Documentation. Last checked: .