How to Turn On Apple's New 'Wrist Flick' Gesture in watchOS 26

Lifehacker
Lifehacker
4M ago
Apple's watchOS 26 introduces the 'Wrist Flick' gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, allowing users to dismiss notifications by flicking their wrist. This feature complements the existing 'Double Tap' function, enhancing user interaction without needing to touch the screen. Users can enable the gesture through the Apple Watch app on their paired iPhone. While currently limited to dismissing notifications, there are hopes for expanded functionality in future updates.
How to Turn On Apple's New 'Wrist Flick' Gesture in watchOS 26
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Apple's watchOS 26 introduces the 'Wrist Flick' gesture for Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, allowing users to dismiss notifications by flicking their wrist. This feature complements the existing 'Double Tap' function, enhancing user interaction without needing to touch the screen. Users can enable the gesture through the Apple Watch app on their paired iPhone. While currently limited to dismissing notifications, there are hopes for expanded functionality in future updates.
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Key insights

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    Wrist Flick Gesture: Allows users to dismiss notifications with a wrist flick.

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    Double Tap Feature: Enables common actions with a double tap of fingers.

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    User Interaction Improvement: Reduces the need to touch the screen during activities.

Takeaways

The 'Wrist Flick' gesture represents a significant enhancement in user experience for Apple Watch users.

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