Apple Watch Gets New Double Tap Gesture to Control Device Without Touching Screen

Apple Watch Series 9 has new Double Tap gesture control that lets users tap fingers to control device without touching screen.
Double Tap works by using sensors to detect disruptions in blood flow when fingers pressed together.
Gesture control hints at Apple's future with more hands-free and touch-free devices.
It may take time for people to get used to doing gesture in public, like with AirPods.
Apple also developing similar gesture controls for upcoming Vision mixed reality headset.

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Posted 9/20/2023, 1:01:00 PM