Apple Watch dynamic island
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The concept of the "dynamic island" on Apple Watch is closely related to the integration of live activities from iOS. In watchOS 11, live activities from your iOS app are automatically available in the smart stack on Apple Watch. This means that the compact leading and trailing views from the dynamic island on iOS will appear in the smart stack on Apple Watch, providing a seamless experience for users who are already familiar with the dynamic island on their iPhones.
For more details on how live activities integrate with Apple Watch, you can refer to the session Bring your Live Activity to Apple Watch (01:11) where it discusses how your existing iOS live activity appears on Apple Watch in watchOS 11.
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