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The Apple Watch’s double tap gesture points at a new way to use wearables
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Double tap officially arrives on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 today as part of the watchOS 10.1 public release. | Photo Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge; Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
Swipes and buttons are the norm, but Apple’s double tap gesture opens a future where your smartwatch could be even less dependent on your phone.