Suggestion: Right swipe to close [answered]
asked 2013-12-24 22:35:32 +0300
Down-swiping with the phone in my hand is really, really awkward. (and often collides with apps that have pull-down options) I would love, when an app is at its top level (particularly the people and settings windows) if they would allow a swipe from the left edge, to close the apps completely.
I don't like the idea. It's bad for left handed people and even an side option would eliminate usage with both hands. You can close the apps in multitasking screen with a long press, and then pressing a cross that shows up (pull down to close all open apps).
parasemic ( 2013-12-24 22:40:58 +0300 )editA simple left-right handed user option in the settings would sort that out. I do use the "x" but it isn't elegant.
msknight ( 2013-12-24 22:41:45 +0300 )editAs I said, the option is bad, as I use my phone with the hand that I happen to pick up my phone with. I would be forced to use the phone with either left or right hand. I'm all for the customization of swipe gestures, though.
parasemic ( 2013-12-24 22:44:04 +0300 )editOK - so an option to allow it for the people like me that want it!
msknight ( 2013-12-24 22:45:01 +0300 )editMy custom push actions proposal is kind-of related in that it'd allow you to at least move the "close app" action to another edge (e.g. bottom edge if you deprioritise access to the notifications view)
FireFly ( 2013-12-24 22:46:09 +0300 )edit