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		ascagnel_ on May 3, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: MSFT is forcing Outlook and Teams to open links in... If you're navigating with a watch on, it'll notify you of upcoming turns (either through vibrations or by making a turn signal-like noise) without ducking/pausing your music.

jkubicek on May 3, 2023 | [–]

And, the taps on your wrist are unique depending on which direction you need to turn, so you can theoretically navigate via the wrist-taps alone.

modoc on May 3, 2023 | | [–]

This is wonderful for when you're on a motorcycle going somewhere new. Absolute game changer!

8ytecoder on May 3, 2023 | [–]

Uses different haptics for left and right turns as well.

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