watchOS 10 is Apple's biggest update since the launch of the original Apple Watch in 2015. The update redesigns almost all aspects of watchOS and also adds a plethora of additional features. For years, users have been wishing for third-party watch faces for the Apple Watch. It seems Apple will keep on offering its watch faces on the Apple Watch. A new interview with Apple's VPs discusses the possibility of third-party watch faces for the Apple Watch and new additions in watchOS 10.

Apple executives share why it does not allow third-party watch faces on the Apple Watch with watchOS 10

Apple VPs Kevin Lynch and Deidre Caldback highlighted various aspects of watchOS 10 and the Apple Watch in a detailed interview. When asked about third-party watch faces for the Apple Watch, Lynch stated that the watch faces act as the Home screen for the wearable and that the company wants everything to work flawlessly. With the introduction of third-party watch faces, the entire working of watchOS could be questioned.

Apple executives point out that third-party watch faces for the Apple Watch could potentially ruin the entire functionality of watchOS. For instance, if users customize something on the watch face, Apple's operating system could hinder their functionality. Since watchOS 10 brings a boatload of new changes, including widgets on the Home screen, the introduction of third-party watch faces could ruin the experience.

The executives also state that users do not have to worry about the watch faces as "we'll take care of that." Apple offers new watch faces via software updates now and then, but there are no third-party options available. Furthermore, the company mentions that it gives users a boatload of customization tools and options to personalize watch faces according to their preferences.

The interview also covers a wide range of additional aspects, covering the latest watchOS 10 update and the introduction of widgets on the Home screen. Widgets in watchOS 10 are inspired by iOS and iPadOS, allowing users to see more information at a glance. According to Apple, the widgets evolved from Glances in watchOS 1.0. To access the widgets on the Home screen of the Apple Watch, users simply have to turn the Digital Crown or swipe up from the bottom portion of the screen.

watchOS 10 also remapped the buttons on the Apple Watch. For instance, double pressing on the Digital Crown brings up the App Switcher, and a single tap would bring up the Control Center. The full interview covers various areas of watchOS and the Apple Watch.