However, it turns out that this gesture control feature is already available on older Apple Watch models, starting with Series 4. It was originally introduced as an “accessibility” feature called AssistiveTouch.
AssistiveTouch allows users to control their watches with a variety of hand gestures, such as clicking and clenching a fist.
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AssistiveTouch, unlike the new double-tap feature, was created for people who have difficulty touching the screen. The new double-tap feature aims to make operating the watch more intuitive and is not an accessibility feature.
This discovery caused various reactions among users. While some believe Apple is “rebranding” an old feature to make it more appealing, others see this move as expanding the device’s functionality to a wider audience.
Source: Ferra
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