How do I add wrist flick on watch os

Asked on 06/11/2025

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To add the wrist flick gesture on watchOS, you can utilize the new feature introduced in the Keynote session at WWDC 2025. The wrist flick gesture allows users to dismiss notifications, mute incoming calls, silence timers and alarms, or interact with the Smart Stack. This gesture adds to the convenient gestures like double tap, enhancing the user experience on Apple Watch.

For more details, you can refer to the Keynote session where this feature was discussed.

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