Apple Watch Series 9: Double Tap Feature and Siri On-Device

Double Tap to Wake: Double tap the watch face to wake the display quickly. This feature conserves battery life compared to raising your wrist.

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Customize Double Tap: Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > Double Tap and select an action like opening an app or showing the dock.

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Siri On-Device: Siri can now perform tasks without an internet connection. Use it for tasks like setting timers, alarms, even when your watch is offline.

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Voice Commands: To activate Siri, simply say, "Hey Siri" followed by your command. It's a hands-free way to interact with your watch.

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Text Dictation: You can dictate messages to Siri on-device without an internet connection. Just ask Siri to send a message to a contact.

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Swipe up to explore more tips and tricks for your Apple Watch.

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