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Airport Moves Flight Info To Smartwatches

Dubai Airports is streamlining experiences for travelers by rolling out a new smartwatch application that enables users to view their current flight status, gate information and departure time right on their wrists, suggesting that other travel hubs could soon target smartwatch wearers. The wearable-friendly app functions as an extension of Dubai Airports’ existing iOS and Android apps, which provide travelers with up-to-date information regarding upcoming flights and terminal changes. As airports continue delving deeper into the world of mobile – most notably, by incorporating beacons into terminals – the opportunity to introduce streamlined information updates for smartwatch owners still abounds.

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