Double Tap Apple WatchOS 10.1: A New Gesture for a New Generation

 

Double Tap Apple WatchOS 10.1: A New Gesture for a New Generation

By default, double tapping on your Apple WatchOS 10.1 will select the primary action in whatever app or screen you're in.

The Apple Watch has always been a revolutionary device, but with the introduction of the double tap gesture in watchOS 10.1, it's now even more powerful and convenient to use. This new gesture allows you to perform common actions on your Apple Watch with just a few taps, without even having to touch the screen.

What does double tap do?

By default, double tapping on your Apple Watch will select the primary action in whatever app or screen you're in. This means that if you're on the home screen, double tapping will open the last app you used. If you're in a notification, double tapping will open the message. And if you're in a workout app, double tapping will start or pause the workout.

However, you can also customize the double tap gesture to perform other actions, such as:

• Answering and Rejecting Calls with a Double Tap

• Playing or pausing music or podcasts
• Snoozing or dismissing an alarm
• Turning on or off the flashlight
• Opening the Smart Stack
• Opening a specific app

How to use double tap

To use double tap, simply tap your thumb and index finger together twice on the side of your Apple Watch. You can do this while your wrist is raised or lowered, and even while you're wearing gloves.

Benefits of double tap

The double tap gesture offers a number of benefits, including:

• Convenience: Double tap is a quick and easy way to perform common actions on your Apple Watch, without even having to touch the screen. This is especially helpful when you have your hands full or when you're wearing gloves.
• Accessibility: Double tap is a more accessible way to use your Apple Watch for people with mobility impairments.
• Safety: Double tap can help you to use your Apple Watch more safely while you're on the go. For example, you can double tap to answer a phone call or to pause your music without having to take your eyes off the road.

What are the uses of double tapping?

Here are just a few examples of how you can use double tap on your Apple Watch:

• Answer a phone call while you're walking down the street.
• Pause your music without having to take your eyes off the road.
• Snooze your alarm without having to get out of bed.
• Turn on the flashlight while you're in a dark room.
• Open the Smart Stack to see a quick overview of your day.
• Open a specific app, such as the Workout app or the Maps app.

Conclusion

The double tap gesture is a powerful and convenient new feature for the Apple Watch. It makes the watch even easier to use, more accessible, and safer. If you have an Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2, be sure to try out double tap today.

Additional unique features of double tap

In addition to the basic features listed above, double tap also offers a number of unique features, such as:

• Double tap to advance to the next widget in the Smart Stack.
• Double tap to scroll through a longer notification.
• Double tap to reply to a message using dictation.
• Double tap to switch to the new Elevation view in the Compass app.

Overall, double tap is a powerful and versatile gesture that can be used to perform a wide variety of actions on the Apple Watch. It's a great way to make the watch even more convenient and efficient to use.