On the Apple Watch, the yellow phone icon signifies that you are currently available in the Walkie-Talkie app. This app allows you to have quick and convenient voice conversations with your contacts. By toggling your status to available, you are indicating that you are ready to receive and respond to Walkie-Talkie calls.
When the yellow phone icon is present, it means that you are actively using the Walkie-Talkie app and can receive incoming calls from your contacts. This feature can be quite useful when you need to have a brief and immediate conversation without the need for a phone call or text message.
To toggle your status in the Walkie-Talkie app, simply tap on the yellow phone icon. This will change your availability from either “available” or “unavailable,” depending on your previous status. By tapping the icon again, you can switch your status back and forth as needed.
It’s important to note that the Walkie-Talkie app requires both you and your contacts to have an Apple Watch and be connected through the app. This means that you can only have Walkie-Talkie conversations with individuals who also have an Apple Watch and have the app installed.
In my personal experience, I have found the Walkie-Talkie app to be quite handy in certain situations. For example, when I was shopping with a friend and we got separated in a crowded store, we were able to quickly communicate through the app to find each other. It saved us the hassle of making phone calls or sending text messages, as we could simply talk to each other through our Apple Watches.
The yellow phone icon on the Apple Watch indicates your availability in the Walkie-Talkie app. By toggling the icon, you can switch between being available or unavailable for Walkie-Talkie calls. This feature can be convenient for quick voice conversations with your contacts who also have an Apple Watch and the Walkie-Talkie app.