double tap One of the functions that attracted the most attention during the presentation Apple Watch Series 9 is also expected to be included in Apple Watch Ultra 2. Curiously, by the end of this month, Next software update will come to enable. Have you thought about what you can do with double tap?

Double tap inspired by Apple’s Vision Pro

This gesture will look very familiar nowfirst seen interacting with Apple Vision Pro. You can control some functions by double-tapping your index finger and thumb.. Let’s not forget that this is due to the concern about being able to use the watch if one of your hands is occupied when you go for a walk, carry a shopping bag, or hold a drink.

Double-tap Apple Watch

Currently, watchOS 10.1 is in beta, and if you want to try this feature, you must also update the iPhone to iOS 17.1. It is recommended to wait as beta versions are often plagued with bugs in operation and performance due to time.

How to use Apple Watch with double tap? Simple, lift the watch to illuminate the screen and double-tap your index finger and thumb to check it out. It’s the home button of any app you’re in. When a call comes in you can answer and hang up, as well as pause and resume playback from the watch itself.

Snooze alarms, apply remote camera shutter, start or pause timer, etc. Replying to messages will also be easy as you can instantly reply by enabling double-tap. Confirm with voice message and just double tap again to confirm.

A function that comes thanks to the neural engine of the S9 chip

According to Apple, Double tap possible thanks to the faster neural engine of the S9 chip. An algorithm was also developed that detects the movements of our wrist and the changes in blood flow when we bring our fingers together.

Apple Watch Series 9 S9 chip

You can activate this function in the following cases: Update your iPhone to iOS 17.1 soon, or watchOS 10.1 on an Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2. Go to Settings –> Gestures –> double tap and enable the switch.

Likewise, you can activate it on iPhone in the Apple Watch-specific app. On My Watch –> Gestures –> Double-tap. Don’t forget to select the settings where you want to play or pause the media, as well as skip ahead and select.

We’ll see how this new functionality adapts to users. Those who purchased or already own an Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2. Such functions are appreciated to improve the experience, especially in cases where support is needed to interact with the smartwatch.