13. Devices
In earlier chapters, you saw that although the built-in controls you can use in your Windows 8.1 apps include extensive support for touch-based interactions, input from mouse and keyboard input devices continues to be fully supported. The Windows Runtime also features extensive support for gathering information from other inputs, including sensors. The information these sensors provide includes details about a device’s location, as well as knowledge about its position and motion within its immediate environment. Having the capability to incorporate this information into your apps means you can consider giving your users new kinds of interactivity and immersion.
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