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Re:Text editing on mobile isn’t ok by julianz on Sunday September 24, 2023 @05:48PM (#37637511)
Holding down the space bar on my (Google) keyboard brings up a popup to change the keyboard. Sliding my finger along the space bar shifts the cursor.

I miss my very first Android phone (the original HTC Desire) which had a tiny hole they called an "optical trackball" that worked incredibly well for selecting text.

Re:Text editing on mobile isn’t ok by MayeulC on Tuesday September 26, 2023 @09:20AM (#37658887)
Ah, that makes me think of the PlayStation Vita and its back-side touchpad. This could be a nice addition to smartphones. The only (substantial!) challenge is to make it usable while holding it.