Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 have been unveiled in September this 12 months, alongside the launch of the iPhone 15 sequence. The smartwatches shipped with watchOS 10 out-of-the-box, bringing appreciable upgrades over their previous fashions, together with a brand new double faucet function that permits customers to faucet their index finger and thumb collectively twice to reply a name, reply to a message, and carry out different actions. Now, with the rollout of the secure model of the watchOS 10.1, the double faucet function is accessible to Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 customers.
The Cupertino-based tech large introduced the launch of watchOS 10.1. With this replace, Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 customers can use the new double faucet function with which you’ll management sure smartwatch features and actions with just one hand, with out touching the show. You simply have to faucet your index finger and your thumb on the watch hand.
This function permits customers to open Smart Stack from any watch face and scroll by widgets in the stack with out touching the show. You may also reply or finish cellphone calls, begin or cease the timer or stopwatch, snooze alarms and even play or pause music, podcasts and audiobooks. This function may also be utilized in the Compass utility to modify to the Elevation view.
Aside from viewing a message with this easy double faucet function, customers can scroll by longer notifications with an extra double faucet motion, reply utilizing dictation, and ship a message. Users may also carry out this motion with the Camera Remote function in the Camera App of any iPhone mannequin to click on a photograph with a double faucet.
The double faucet function can be utilized to begin or cease automated exercise reminders on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. It may also be used to observe by with the major motion from notifications, like replying to an incoming message, snoozing reminders, and so on. The gesture works anytime the show is awake. This function may also be customised for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 customers.
WatchOS 10.1 is now accessible for Apple Watch Series 4 and later, however the double faucet function is simply supported by the firm’s latest watches. The newest watchOS replace requires iPhone XS or later operating iOS 17. Apple additionally notes that the function shall be enabled by default on Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 operating watchOS 10.1, with no further setup required. The function may also be disabled in settings.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is obtainable in Midnight, Pink, (Product) Red, Starlight, and Silver color choices and begins in India at Rs. 41,900. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is listed in the nation at Rs. 89,900. It is obtainable in Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, and Ocean band choices. Both smartwatches are powered by the S9 SiP chipset.
