Watch OS 10 will feature widgetsas the primary way to navigate the timepiece, according toBloomberg’sMark Gurman.

You’ll be able to use the widgets to scroll through a list of functions instead of launching apps.

Apple initially used widgets with its timepiece but shifted away from the feature in favor of a cleaner interface.

Closeup on someone accessing a weather widget on a silver Apple Watch.

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Now, Bloomberg reports that widgets could be back and more like theSiri watch faceintroduced in watchOS 4.

Tech expertTheresa McDonoughpredicted in an email to Lifewire that Apple Watch widgets will be “beneficial” for users.

Apple won’t be the only widget maker for smartwatches, either.

Someone working on a laptop in a cafe and looking at an Apple Watch on their wrist.

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Google’s wearable operating system has a similar feature.

Widgets are becoming so popular that the line between full-fledged apps and their mini cousins is starting to blur.

For example, a calendar widget could more intelligently display upcoming events based on your schedule and current location.

“As wearables gain popularity, cross-platform compatibility becomes increasingly important,” she added.