Apple has introduced a new ‘double tap’ function through an update to its watchOS. The company announced on the 26th that starting today, Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users will be able to utilize this new gesture with the release of watchOS 10.1.
The double tap gesture allows users to control their Apple Watch with just one hand, without touching the display. By double-tapping their index finger and thumb on the hand wearing the watch, users can perform commonly used actions quickly and conveniently.
Some of the basic actions that can be performed with the double tap gesture include opening the Smart Stack, answering and ending calls, viewing messages in notifications (with the ability to scroll through long notifications and reply with dictation or send messages), managing timers and alarms, controlling music playback, switching to the altitude screen in the Compass app, and even using the Apple Watch as a remote control for the iPhone’s camera.
Apple emphasizes that this new gesture complements the existing gestures on the Apple Watch, such as tapping, swiping, raising to wake, and covering to silence.
According to Apple, the double tap gesture can be used anytime the display is awake, without significantly impacting the battery life of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, which can last up to 18 and 36 hours, respectively.
In addition, watchOS 10.1 is now available for Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models. Users will need an iPhone XS or later models with iOS 17 installed to use this update. The double tap gesture is enabled by default on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with watchOS 10.1 and can be disabled in the settings if desired.
Overall, Apple’s introduction of the double tap gesture adds another convenient way for users to interact with their Apple Watches, further enhancing the overall user experience.
Apple introduced the ‘double tap’ function through the watchOS update.
Apple announced on the 26th that with the release of watchOS 10.1, a new double tap gesture will be available on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 starting today.
Users can control the Apple Watch with one hand without touching the display through the double tap gesture. You can perform the most frequently used actions by double-tapping your index finger and thumb on the hand wearing the watch.
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Basic actions include: ▲Open Smart Stack on the watch face to scroll through widgets ▲Answer and end calls ▲View messages in notifications, double tap once more to scroll through long notifications, reply with dictation, send messages ▲Pause Stop timer , restart , and quit ▲ Stop and restart the stopwatch ▲ Post the alarm ▲ Play and pause music, podcasts and audiobooks ▲ Switch to the new altitude screen in the Compass app ▲ Camera remote control in the Camera app You can use it to take photos with your iPhone, ▲ start and stop automatic exercise notifications, ▲ reply to incoming messages from messaging apps, including third-party apps, and snooze reminders in notifications.
Apple explained that the double tap gesture complements the existing gestures of the Apple Watch, such as tap, swipe, raise to wake, and cover to silence.
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According to Apple, the double-tap gesture works anytime the display is awake and can be used all day with minimal impact on the 18-hour and 36-hour battery life of the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 .
Meanwhile, watchOS 10.1 is available for Apple Watch Series 4 and subsequent models starting today. Requires iPhone XS or later models with iOS17 installed. The double tap gesture can be used by default on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with the watchOS 10.1 update without additional settings, and can be disabled in settings.
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