newyorker 11 Posted July 8, 2025 Posted July 8, 2025 What I mean by “immersive gesture control” is the ability to control various aspects of playback—such as seeking, volume, and brightness—without having to bring up the control overlay. It can bring fluid, distraction-free interaction. This is a common feature in many modern video apps. Currently, if you want to stop playback, you need to tap the screen to reveal the control overlay, then tap the stop button. Similarly, double-tapping to fast-forward 10 seconds also brings up the overlay, which is unnecessary. Adjusting brightness requires opening the overlay and interacting with the brightness slider. Swipe gestures really is the best answer. They allow users to fast-forward, rewind, or adjust volume and brightness seamlessly, without interrupting playback or revealing on-screen UI elements. Unfortunately, it seems the devs are reluctant to add it for years. I still kindly urge the team to reconsider implementing it—at least as a toggleable option in settings. Other than swipe gestures, many modern players offer alternatives that are worth considering , such as: Two-finger tap to toggle play/pause; Double-tapping seeking that doesn’t invoke the control overlay.
ebr 16169 Posted July 8, 2025 Posted July 8, 2025 Hi, there's already an open request for this or something functionally equivalent. Please join in and contribute to the existing discussion at:
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