gesture controls Archives

BetaBeacon

May 17, 2025

The 5 Best New Apps for Android and iPhone this Week

- EA SPORTS FC Tactical is a mobile game that offers a turn-based system for making strategic decisions during key moments of a football match. - The game combines realistic player models with stylized animations and a rock-paper-scissors-style attribute system to determine the outcome of encounters. - The game features a unique approach to traditional football elements and offers a cinematic experience with dynamic music and visual effects.

AppWizard

December 28, 2024

Google just gave us our first look at what Samsung XR headset apps might look like

Samsung's XR headset, known as Project Moohan, will debut within the next year and is powered by the Snapdragon XR Plus Gen 2 chip. The Android XR developer blog features a six-second video showing app windows layered over real-world environments. Android XR has two modes: Home Space, which allows multitasking with multiple app windows, and Full Space, which offers a single window experience against a virtual backdrop. Home Space is the default view, with a toggle to switch between modes. Samsung's app windows are expected to reflect the aesthetic of One UI. Android XR will support various input methods, including hand and eye tracking, voice commands, keyboard and mouse, and dedicated controllers. CES 2025, starting January 7, will provide more information about the headset's features and capabilities.

Winsage

November 21, 2024

Your Meta Quest 3 is getting a free Windows PC upgrade – and it could change how you work

Microsoft announced the integration of "full capabilities of Windows 11" with Meta's Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets at the Ignite event. Users can connect their local Windows PC or Windows 365 Cloud PC to their Quest headsets in a few seconds, enabling a private workstation experience with virtual screens. While Windows cannot run natively on Quest devices, users can stream their desktop environments to the headset. Mark Zuckerberg mentioned that connecting the devices is as simple as "looking at the keyboard." The update will eliminate the need for additional software for casting features and is set for a public preview in December. Microsoft hinted at ongoing collaboration with Meta for "Windows Volumetric Apps" designed for Meta Quest headsets, although specific compatible apps have not been disclosed.

AppWizard

November 11, 2024

YouTube reportedly tests a change that makes every video feel like Shorts

YouTube is testing new mobile gesture controls that allow users to scroll through recommended long-form content in full-screen mode, instead of using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode or returning to portrait orientation. This change is only available to a select group of users and aims to enhance viewer engagement, similar to the earlier introduced "jump ahead" feature, which helps users skip to compelling video segments. However, the new gesture modifications have not been well-received by some users who preferred the previous functionality.

AppWizard

November 11, 2024

YouTube is testing the worst change ever in its Android app

Recent changes in the YouTube app for Android have altered the swipe-down gesture used for fullscreen video playback. This gesture now plays the next video instead of exiting fullscreen mode, aligning with similar functionality in YouTube Shorts. Users have expressed concerns about this change disrupting their established viewing habits and muscle memory. The swipe-down action now complicates the immersive experience of long-form content, as it does not allow for a quick return to the standard viewing interface. While the button option to enter and exit fullscreen remains, many users prefer the convenience of gesture controls. The modification is currently in a limited testing phase, with no official confirmation from Google. Community feedback shows a preference for retaining the original swipe gesture for fullscreen navigation.