New Wrist Flick Gesture in watchOS 26 Only Works on Latest Apple Watches
watchOS 26 introduces the Wrist Flick gesture—but it’s limited to newer Apple Watch models. Here’s what it does and why older models miss out.
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New Wrist Flick Gesture in watchOS 26 Only Works on Latest Apple Watches watchOS 26 Wrist Flick Gesture: What You Need to Know Apple’s new Wrist Flick gesture in watchOS 26 has sparked curiosity among Apple Watch users eager for easier control. This feature, first introduced in July 2025, lets you navigate the Apple Watch hands-free with a simple twist of your wrist. Specifically, it allows users to dismiss notifications, silence calls or alarms, and return to the watch face—without touching the screen. But there's a catch: this one-handed feature only works on the Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. While older Apple Watch models have similar sensors, Apple has limited this gesture to newer devices, citing performance and machine learning upgrades. Image : Google Why Wrist Flick in watchOS 26 Is Exclusive to New Apple Watches The Wrist Flick gesture in watchOS 26 relies on the Apple Watch’s accelerometer and gyroscope to detect specific wrist movements. The motion—turning your wrist over and back—is interpreted as a command usin…
