All articles tagged with #double tap
Originally Published 1 month ago — by The Intercept
The U.S. military conducted a second strike on boat survivors in the Caribbean, with officials denying it was a 'double-tap' attack, but critics argue the strikes, which have killed at least 83 civilians, are illegal extrajudicial killings violating the law of war.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MacRumors
Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2 models feature a Double Tap gesture that allows users to control various functions by tapping their thumb and index finger together twice. This gesture simplifies navigation when one hand is occupied, enabling actions like answering calls, controlling media playback, and managing notifications. The feature is powered by the S9 chip's Neural Engine and is customizable through the watch or iPhone settings. Older models can use a similar feature called AssistiveTouch.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac
The new "double tap" feature on the latest Apple Watch models can be emulated on older models using quick actions or AssistiveTouch. Quick actions allow users to perform tasks like answering calls and controlling workouts with a double pinch gesture, while AssistiveTouch offers more advanced gesture controls for watchOS. The official double tap feature on the Series 9 and Ultra 2 includes additional capabilities like navigating the new widget UI, but many features are similar between the quick actions and the new double tap.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 introduce a new "double tap" gesture for controlling the device, but users with Apple Watch Series 3 and later can enable similar gestures through Accessibility features. Quick actions allow users to perform common actions with a double pinch/tap gesture, while AssistiveTouch offers more advanced gesture control options. The official double tap feature on the newest watches includes additional capabilities like navigating the widget UI.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
The Apple Watch 9 is available at its lowest price ever for Black Friday, with a $70 discount on Amazon and Walmart. The watch features Siri Health, allowing users to start and track workouts with voice commands, and the new Double Tap gesture for hands-free navigation. The Apple Watch Ultra 2, designed for athletes and adventurers, offers a brighter screen, customizable watch face, improved depth and altitude tolerance, and is available for $739 on Amazon.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Apple has introduced a new feature called Double Tap in watchOS 10.1, allowing users to control their Apple Watch by tapping their index finger and thumb together. This hands-free feature is compatible with Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and later models. The Double Tap feature can be used to answer phone calls, view and respond to text messages, snooze alarms, play and pause music, pause and resume timers, take photos on the iPhone, stop and resume a stopwatch, and start or stop automatic workout reminders. Users can customize the Double Tap feature through the Watch app on their iPhone. The feature works by detecting wrist movements and changes in blood flow, making it accessible for people with disabilities or limited mobility.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
Apple Watch users can now customize the Double Tap gesture on watchOS 10.1, allowing for a more personalized user experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MacRumors
Apple has released watchOS 10.1, the latest version of its operating system for Apple Watch. The update includes new features such as NameDrop, which allows users to exchange contact information by tapping their Apple Watch to another Apple Watch or iPhone, and Double Tap, a gesture that can be used to answer calls, stop alarms, and more. The update also includes bug fixes for issues such as incorrect elevation readings and syncing problems with the Weather app.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
The watchOS 10.1 developer beta for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models introduces the "double tap" feature, allowing users to perform various tasks on their watch with a pinchy gesture. This feature offers contextual control and is customizable for widget stacks and music controls. It utilizes the S9 processor's neural engine and is expected to be available in the public beta and general release soon.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MacRumors
The second watchOS 10.1 update from Apple introduces support for Double Tap, a new feature exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. Double Tap allows users to interact with their Apple Watch using one hand by double tapping their index finger and thumb together. This gesture can be used for various actions such as answering calls, stopping timers, playing music, and more. The feature is enabled through the S9 chip in the mentioned Apple Watch models.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechRadar
The Apple Watch 9 introduces Double Tap, a gesture control feature that allows users to interact with the smartwatch without touching it. However, this concept is not entirely new, as Apple had previously introduced AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, which enables users with upper body limb differences to navigate the watch through hand gestures. While AssistiveTouch is available on Apple Watch models since the Watch 6, Double Tap is exclusive to the Apple Watch 9 and Ultra 2, thanks to the new S9 SiP chip.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
iFixit's teardown of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 reveals no significant changes and no new hardware related to the Double Tap feature, confirming that it is just a software update. The teardown highlights the difficulty of disassembling the models due to tiny screws and strong adhesive. The absence of new hardware suggests that yearly watch upgrades may not be necessary.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Finance
Apple has launched the Apple Watch Series 9, which includes a new "double tap" feature. This feature allows users to quickly access their favorite apps or perform specific actions by tapping the back of the watch twice. The double tap feature adds convenience and efficiency to the user experience of the Apple Watch.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 reviews are in, highlighting the new S9 chip that enables on-device Siri processing and the upcoming support for health queries. Both watches feature brighter displays, increased storage capacity, and an upgraded ultrawideband chip. The Series 9 introduces a new "Double Tap" gesture for one-handed operation, while the Ultra 2 offers precision finding with compatible iPhones. Reviewers praise the improved Siri responsiveness and the new pink color option, but note that the upgrades may not be compelling for existing Apple Watch owners.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Android Central
The new Apple Watch Double Tap feature, which allows users to perform primary actions on their watch by tapping two fingers together, is not actually a new feature but was previously available as an Accessibility feature. However, users can already enable a similar functionality called "Universal Gestures" on the Galaxy Watch 6 and other Android smartwatches. This feature can be customized to activate specific actions when pinching fingers together. While Apple may have introduced Double Tap as a new feature, it is not exclusive to their devices, providing users with options beyond the Apple Watch.