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Google Pixel Watch Code Points to New Double-Pinch, Wrist-Turn Gestures

Strings in app version v4.2.0.833802130 indicate in-development gestures that are not live.

Overview

  • Android Authority spotted references in the Pixel Watch app to a Double pinch gesture for answering calls, interacting with notifications, taking photos, and more.
  • The same update mentions a Wrist turn action to silence calls or close alerting notifications, echoing earlier Android Wear wrist flicks.
  • 9to5Google reports that none of these controls are enabled for users and there is no timeline for release.
  • The double-pinch behavior resembles Apple Watch pinch interactions, according to 9to5Google’s interpretation.
  • Coverage notes Google appears to favor simpler, proven motions after earlier complex arm-movement gestures proved less reliable.