Yes. You can easily switch between core functions like phone calls, maps navigation, timers, alarms, music and so on. I regularly switch between google maps and Apple Music when I’m biking. And it takes me touch, there’s literally not a more efficient way to do this.

The dynamic island haters are mostly iPhone haters or people trying to find excuses for their old devices. I’m not saying you should definitely upgrade if you have a 13 pro but you also can’t say dynamic island sucks. It’s a genuine feature and it will only get better in time.