Revolutionize Your Apple Watch Experience with the Game-Changing Double Tap Feature in watchOS 10.1!

Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 launched in September of this year along with the introduction of the iPhone 15 series. These smartwatches came with watchOS 10. The first version of the OS comes with substantial improvements over the previous models.

The latest version includes a double tap function that lets users tap their index finger as well as their thumbs twice to take a message, answer an email, and perform various other functions. As of the launch of watchOS 10.1, the stable version of watchOS 10.1 and the ability to double tap feature has been made accessible for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users.

Effortless Control with the Double Tap Function

The Silicon Valley-based tech company has announced the release of the watchOS 10.1. This update allows Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users can use the brand new double tap function, which allows it is possible to control specific features and functions of your smartwatch using just one hand and without having to hold the watch’s display.

Simply tap your index finger, and place your thumb to the wrist of the watch.

The feature lets users access Smart Stack from any watch display and navigate through the various widgets on the stack without having to touch the screen. It also lets you answer or stop phone calls, begin and stop the timer or stopwatch, and alarms that snooze or snooze.

You can also play and pause music, audiobooks, and podcasts. The feature is also utilized within Compass. Compass application to change the view of elevation.

Apart from displaying a message by using this easy double-tap function, iPhone users can also navigate through messages with the double-tap option and reply via dictation or send an email.

It is also possible to perform this operation using the use of the Camera Remote feature in the Camera App of any iPhone model. This allows users to take a picture using a single tap.

Streamline Your Fitness Routine

The double-tap function is a way to begin or stop workout reminders for the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The feature can also be utilized to continue the main action of notifications including responding to a message that has been sent or snoozing on reminders.

This feature is activated whenever you are awake. The feature is also modified to suit Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users.

Compatibility and Availability

WatchOS 10.1 is available now for Apple Watch Series 4 and earlier, but the double-tap feature can only be used by Apple’s latest watches. The most recent update for watchOS is required to be an iPhone XS or later running iOS 17.

Apple adds that this feature will be activated automatically for Apple Watch Series 9 as well as Apple Watch Ultra 2 with watchOS 10.1 without further setup needed. This feature is also able to be removed from the setting.

Choose Your Style: Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Options

The Apple Watch Series 9 is made available in Midnight, Pink, (Product) Red, Starlight, and Silver colors. Pricing begins in India at the price of Rs. 41,900. Apple Watch Ultra 2 is priced at 41,900. Apple Watch Ultra 2 is available in India at the price of Rs. 89,900. It comes with Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, and Ocean band models. The smartwatches run on the S9 SiP chipset.