All articles tagged with #double tap gesture
Originally Published 5 months ago — by 9to5Google
A new Google Wallet overlay is rolling out for Pixel phones, triggered by the double-tap power button gesture, providing quick access to payment cards with a blurred background and NFC animation, enhancing convenience for users. The feature is available on Android 16 with Google Wallet version 25.31, currently seen on some Pixel 9 Pro Fold devices.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechRadar
Apple has released watchOS 10.1, enabling the Double Tap gesture on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. This feature allows users to perform various functions and navigate menus by tapping their index finger to their thumb twice. It complements existing gestures like tap, swipe, raise to wake, and cover to mute. Users can customize the Double Tap gesture and perform actions such as answering calls, replying to messages, scrolling through widget stacks, pausing a timer, snoozing an alarm, and playing and pausing music.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MacRumors
Apple has introduced the Double Tap gesture with the watchOS 10.1 update for the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. This gesture allows users to activate various functions on the Apple Watch with just one hand. By tapping the thumb and index finger together twice, users can perform actions such as answering calls, replying to messages, controlling timers and alarms, playing music, and more. While Double Tap is currently limited to Apple's own apps, developers can customize their apps to respond to Double Tap gestures on incoming notifications. The feature is exclusive to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 due to the powerful S9 chip in these models.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Apple
Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 now support a new double tap gesture with the release of watchOS 10.1. This feature allows users to control their Apple Watch using just one hand without touching the display. The double tap gesture enables users to perform various actions such as answering phone calls, viewing messages, pausing timers, playing music, and more. It is powered by the S9 SiP and the new 4-core Neural Engine, offering improved power efficiency and faster machine learning tasks. The feature is available all day with minimal impact on battery life and can be customized for specific functions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TechCrunch
Apple has released the public beta of watchOS 10.1, which includes the new double tap gesture for the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. This gesture allows users to control their device with just one hand, without having to touch the display. By double tapping, users can perform various tasks such as answering calls, snoozing alarms, viewing notifications, and more. The double tap gesture is powered by the faster Neural Engine on the new devices, which leverages data from the accelerometer, gyroscope, and optical heart sensor.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
The new Double Tap gesture is now available in the watchOS 10.1 beta for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. Activated by pinching together your index finger and thumb twice, Double Tap allows users to perform contextually-relevant actions in compatible apps without tapping the watch screen. It can be used to silence alarms, end timers, dismiss notifications, and more. The gesture can be customized in the Watch companion app, and it is detected by analyzing data from the accelerometer and heart rate sensor. The watchOS 10.1 update is expected to be released for everyone later this month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MacRumors
The upcoming watchOS 10.1 update will enable the new "Double Tap" gesture on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 models. This feature allows users to perform various actions, such as stopping a timer or answering a phone call, by tapping their index finger and thumb together twice. The Double Tap gesture is made possible by the faster Neural Engine of the S9 chip and relies on an algorithm that detects wrist movements and changes in blood flow. The update is expected to be released next month.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MacRumors
Apple unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models, featuring the updated S9 chip with 60% more transistors and faster machine learning capabilities. The watches also come with a new Double Tap gesture for answering calls and controlling music, brighter displays, on-device Siri processing, a U2 chip for Precision Finding, improved dictation accuracy, and increased storage space. The Series 9 is available in new color options, while both models can be preordered now and will launch on September 22.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNET
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 9, featuring a new S9 chip that brings faster performance and introduces a new gesture called Double Tap. The Double Tap gesture allows users to perform tasks without touching the watch's screen, making it easier to use with one hand. The on-device Siri processing enables faster responses and the ability to ask health-related questions. The Series 9 also includes sustainability features and new integrations with HomePod. While the flagship Apple Watch hasn't seen major changes in recent years, the Series 9 aims to enhance usability and provide a snappier experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNET
Apple has unveiled the Apple Watch Series 9, featuring a new Double Tap gesture that allows users to perform tasks without touching the display. The watch also offers faster performance and on-device Siri processing, enabling health-related queries and quicker responses. Other updates include integrations with HomePod, Precision Finding, and sustainability features. The Series 9 is available for pre-order and will be released on September 22nd.