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Users interested in trying out the feature will be able to put their destination on Google Maps on their connected Android smartphone, and the app will then send notifications to their Garmin smartwatch, giving directions on when to take turns while they are walking, running, or cycling. The turn-by-turn notifications will be a game changer for those who want to stay hands-free and keep their phone in their pocket,” Susan Lyman, Garmin vice president of Consumer Sales and Marketing, notes in the accompanying announcement post. While the reasoning behind this decision remains unknown, it is likely due to the phone's slim form factor (measuring 8.9mm when folded and about 4.2mm unfolded), which would make it challenging to integrate an S Pen without requiring more space on the device for the accessory.

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