Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 updated with the new iPhone 15, bringing a new "two-finger two-click gesture" function, which allows users to control the main functions of certain apps without touching the display.
What is the new two-finger two-click gesture function on Apple Watch?
Apple in the fall conference, not only launched the new iPhone 15 series of mobile phones, but also updated the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch SE watch, in the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 two watches, Apple provides a new gesture function, called "two fingers to each other". This feature allows users to perform a variety of operations without touching the watch screen. Specifically, users can control the main functions of certain apps with just two taps of their index finger and thumb.
New two-finger gesture. (Photo/Apple)
Applicable watches
The new two-finger two-click gesture is driven by the new powerful S9 SiP chip, which Apple claims is "the most powerful smart watch chip", through the powerful processing power of the S9 SiP chip, combined with more advanced accelerometer, gyroscope and heart rate sensor and other hardware devices, the new Apple Watch can more accurately capture the user's gestures and process various instructions faster.
Apple said in the Apple Watch press release:
The new two-finger two-tap gesture draws information from accelerometers, gyroscopes and heart rate sensors, and uses new machine learning algorithms to detect unique subtle wrist movements and blood flow changes when the index finger and thumb are double-clicked.
So if you want to experience the two-finger two-click gesture function, you need to upgrade your Apple Watch first:
- Apple Watch Series 9 Apple Watch Ultra 2
Time to launch
The latest watchOS 10 will be launched on September 19, and the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 will be officially sold on September 22, Taiwan time, but this new feature of two-finger two-click gestures, Apple said that it will not be launched with software updates until October.
When might you use the two-finger gesture?
At present, Apple Watch actually has an auxiliary function of "one-handed" control of Apple Watch, which can guide Apple Watch through gestures, such as index finger, thumb pinch, can move to the next item, or clench a fist to select the project, the following are currently available auxiliary "gesture actions":
Setting path: Open the Apple Watch app > "Assistive Use"> "Assistive Touch"> "Gestures"> "Enable Gestures"
- Move to the next item: Pinch (index finger thumb click each other)
- Move back to an item: Pinch twice (index thumb quickly tap twice)
- Click on the item: Clench your fist (clench your hand into a fist)
- Show action menu: Shake your fist twice (quickly clench your hand into a fist twice)
This new two-finger two-click gesture function is through a faster neural network engine, from accelerometer, gyroscope and heart rate sensor to get information, and it is the main button that allows you to "control" the app.
- Play or pause music
- Answer or end the call
- Stop the timer
- Tap Alert Later for the alarm
- Take photos with the camera remote on your Apple Watch
- Switch the screen to the new Altitude display mode in the Compass app
For this new feature, Apple also made an introductory video to share with you when this feature is good to use, such as:
- When you have your shopping bag in your hands, you can still play and listen to music
- Answer the phone while playing paddle boarding
- When carrying pies into the oven, the timer can be stopped
- While walking the dog, reply to a message
- While holding your baby, look at the Smart Stack
- When holding hands with your lover, you can also return calls from home
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summary
Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 add "two-finger two-tap gestures" feature, this new gesture feature is not just a gimmick, it may change the way we interact with wearable technology, imagine being able to answer calls or pause music without groping when your hands are busy or dirty, or even when you are exercising or doing other things that require concentration, this gesture allows you to quickly send preset messages.
As for how it actually works? Be patient with our Apple Watch Ultra 2 review video!