Under normal circumstances, you can control your Apple Watch by tapping the
screen, hitting the side button, and pressing or turning the Digital Crown. But if
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By enabling the AssistiveTouch and Hand Gestures features, you can access the
display, activate the Digital Crown, trigger the side button, move an onscreen
Accessibility Hack: How to Control
Your Apple Watch With Hand Gestures
With watchOS 8’s AssistiveTouch, those with newer Apple
Watches can navigate them with a pinch, clench, or wave.
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