Couple cover animation to swipe progress

asked 2014-06-27 13:12:35 +0200

shfit
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As of update 1.0.7.16, when an app is swiped away, its cover slowly appears on the home screen with a fade effect. According to the release notes, this was implemented so that users get a visual feedback to the "minimizing" action of the swipe. If you however only want to peek, the animation is currently played completely from start to finish, which visually indicates something that is not acutally happening. The app is not being minimized, but only partially "hidden" or pushed out of view. In my opinion, the fade animation would better indicate the "minimize to home screen" action, if it is coupled to the progress of the swipe. The more you swipe, the more the app becomes visible on the home screen.