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[Mike Bybee <mike.bybee@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 9:15 AM, Sam Bull <sam.hacking@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I would like to know the reasoning behind the removal of a couple of
> features, or whether they are regressions and should be reported as
> such.
>
> The first is the removal of the close button from the HUD. It doesn't
> make sense not having a convenient way to close from within the app.
>
> At the moment, to close an app and switch back to the previous app, I
> must swipe back to the apps lens, press & hold the app, click, swipe to
> the home lens, swipe back to the apps lens, and click the other app.
>         Previously, all I had to do was swipe up to the hud, and click the
> close button.
>
> I've seen a quit command in the hud in the notes app, so maybe this is
> supposed to be the new design, but I've not seen it implemented reliably
> across all apps yet.
>
>
> The other thing that's missing is the drap 'n' hold behaviour with the
> dash. With this behaviour, it was quick and easy to open things like the
> phone app or camera from the greeter.
>
> With this behaviour, it's typically easier to go to the apps lens than
> use the dash. Consequently, I've not used the dash since this behaviour
> was removed.
>
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I definitely am missing a close/back button. Some apps have a "swipe up
from bottom/back" button, but it rarely works. What's the final design
going to have?


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Thanks,
Mike Bybee