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lgparagon t1_iue26br wrote

If you treat the dynamic island like a notification banner, its function makes sense. If you tap a notification, it takes you to the app. If you hold on a notification, you get a context menu. Same setup for the dynamic island

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Sylvurphlame t1_iufk39y wrote

To me the DI seems more aligned with a (persistent) Notification Banner so the interaction model makes sense. But I can understand how others might see it differently. However I agree with the current logic of treating it like a banner or control center item.

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lgparagon t1_iufmrsp wrote

Yeah, I can see the merit behind the criticism. Apple isn’t particularly known for giving users much choice, but it would certainly be nice if they did this time

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biscuittt t1_iugpe72 wrote

> but it would certainly be nice if they did this time

every week there’s at least three settings that people say this about.

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Sylvurphlame t1_iuh7lnm wrote

> every week there’s at least three settings that people say this about.

Always will be. The ideal balance between customization and simplicity is ever elusive.

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Exempt3 t1_iufgucs wrote

But it’s not a notification banner, it’s meant for quick actions, where OP is right.

The fact it acts like a notification banner is what confused my GF the first couple hours as she was wondering why only some notifications were showing there, which is a pretty fair question I thought as I’ve used my 14 more and more.

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lgparagon t1_iufm3g0 wrote

That’s fair. I can see the point with quick actions. Let me change the example to better explain my point though.

  1. App icons on the Home Screen
  2. Icons in the control center
  3. Links in Safari
  4. Mail, Messages, Files, etc.

All of those also use this same functionality. It’s how most of iOS functions. A tap takes you to the tap target (app/link/etc). A hold gives you a context menu with more options.

I’d argue it’d be more confusing to most casual users for the dynamic island to function opposite the rest of their phone. However, I’m 100% in the camp of giving users the choice. Options are always best

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Exempt3 t1_iufmdlb wrote

The option is definitely the way

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sleeping5dragon t1_iufrygn wrote

Exactly and same with apps, idk why so many think it’s backwards apple has always done this

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ledzepfan1981 t1_iuisnka wrote

Originally I agreed with the OP. Now that I've read your post, I understand and agree with your POV. So thank you.

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