WatchOS 10.1: Double Tap & New Features

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Apple has released the watchOS 10.1 update for the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

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The update introduces bug fixes and improvements to the wearables.

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The most significant feature of the update is the introduction of the Double Tap gesture.

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The Double Tap gesture allows users to control their watch using just one hand and without touching the display.

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The Double Tap gesture is only available on the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, both powered by the S9 SiP.

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The S9 SiP features a 4-core Neural Engine, making machine learning tasks twice as fast as previous generation Apple Watches.

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Other new features introduced by the update include NameDrop, which allows for easy contact information exchange, and My Card as a complication for quick access to NameDrop.

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The update also includes various improvements and bug fixes for issues such as blank climate section in the Home app and syncing issues between iPhone and watch in Weather.

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