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Re:Stop Hiding My Controls: Hidden Interface Controls Are Af... by yoz-y on Sunday July 06, 2025 @10:57AM (#44481296)
I think there is a difference between “hidden” (like the notification and control centers on an iPhone) and “out of the way less visible but still there”, like a car seat adjustment lever on the side of the seat.
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Re:Stop Hiding My Controls: Hidden Interface Controls Are Af... by makeitdouble on Sunday July 06, 2025 @09:39PM (#44485882)
It's a fine line, and I'm partial to put the notification and control center on the well thought out side.

While it's technically hidden, it can consistently be called within a single swipe, whatever app you're using, whatever the circumstances. The icon positions is also consistent, to the point muscle memory can be built.

It's to me more reliable than the home screen or any other mechanism on the phone (android's double click to open the camera would be on par), I wouldn't mind if more stuff acted that way.

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