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Jane McGuire

How to use the Apple Watch double tap gesture

Apple Watch Series 9.

If you’ve recently purchased the Apple Watch Series 9 or the Apple Watch Ultra 2, you might be wondering how Apple’s new double tap gesture works, and how you can get the most out of it. The new feature allows you to control your watch by tapping your thumb and index finger together twice, meaning you don’t have to reach for the screen if you have your hands full.

Read on to find out how to set double tap up, and exactly what you can — and can't — do with the Apple Watch double tap gesture. 

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