Release2026-10-26

Circleback added one-press recording on Apple Watch Ultra. One press of the Action button opens Circleback and starts a recording. Setup requires the latest iOS app update. Users must set the Action button to Control and choose Circleback → Record. The feature mirrors the existing complication tap behavior.

What changed

Users had to tap the Circleback complication to start a recording.

What it unlocks

Starting a Circleback recording with one press of the Apple Watch Ultra Action button.

What you need to act on it

  • an Apple Watch Ultra
  • latest iOS app version
  • Action button set to Control and Circleback → Record

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