Newest Apple Watches now support customizable double-tap gestures

A few weeks ago, Apple unveiled their latest watches and now these products are getting support for customizable double-tap gestures. During the launch event, Apple marketed this double-tap gesture feature as a reason to purchase the new Apple Watches. However, ever since the release of these watches, fans have been in expectation of this feature, which is now arriving.

With the latest watchOS 10.1 update, the customizable gesture feature is arriving on the new watches. The update now allows users to pick from a wide range of options on what they want the double-tap function to perform. Also, the way this double tap feature works is impressive and doesn’t require users to interact with their watch’s screen.

By just tapping their fingers together in a pinching motion, users can activate this feature. This action triggers a response from the new Apple Watch products that users can customize to their taste. The Apple Watches that support this customizable action are the Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2.

Customizing the double-tap gesture on the Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 is simple

As the watchOS 10.1 update rolls out to Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2 users around the world, a much-awaited feature arrives. This feature is the ability to customize the double-tap gesture feature that launched with these watches. Now, users can pick between 10 actions that they can perform by just tapping their fingers together twice in a pinching motion with the watch on their wrist.

Thanks to the new S9 chip on the Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2, this double-tap gesture feature is available for usage. If you are using an older Apple Watch model, you won’t get the customizable gesture update. The new chip on these recently launched watches can detect slight movement on the user’s wrist.

Once users of the Apple Watch 9 or Ultra 2 install this new update, they can head on to customize the gestures to their taste. Apple offers up to 10 actions that users can perform with this gesture feature. From answering calls directly from your wrist to starting or stopping an automatic workout reminder, there are a lot of users who can achieve these customizations.

To access these customization options and pick their favourite, users must access the Apple Watch app. This app is available on their Apple smartphone and the customizations are under the gesture settings. The gesture settings are under the “My Watch” section of the app.

Do note that only users of the new Apple Watches have access to this customization feature. If you use an older Apple Watch model, this customization feature won’t be available. Apple Watch users can now head over and update their watches to the watchOS 10.1 version, unlocking lots of improvements.