OP literally said “ Now we have to press down on an app then swipe up..” so yes he knows he can swipe to close. We are annoyed by the extra step of holding down the app when it’s unnecessary. And no, accidentally closing apps isn’t a concern for us.
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Hate that you can’t swipe up in app switcher to close an app!
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OP literally said “ Now we have to press down on an app then swipe up..” so yes he knows he can swipe to close. We are annoyed by the extra step of holding down the app when it’s unnecessary. And no, accidentally closing apps isn’t a concern for us.
But it's likely a concern as far as typical users go who represent the vast majority of the consumer base.
I know Apple says you don't need to close apps. I understand the reasons why.
But here's why I prefer to close apps: I don't want to keep seeing them in the multitasking switcher.
Example: if I open an app for just a few moments in the morning... do I really need to see it for the rest of the day?
Basically... I close apps out of cleanliness.
The iPhone is already a grid of icons... so do I need every app I've ever used to be in the task switcher too?
But here's why I prefer to close apps: I don't want to keep seeing them in the multitasking switcher.
Example: if I open an app for just a few moments in the morning... do I really need to see it for the rest of the day?
Basically... I close apps out of cleanliness.
The iPhone is already a grid of icons... so do I need every app I've ever used to be in the task switcher too?
I know Apple says you don't need to close apps. I understand the reasons why.
But here's why I prefer to close apps: I don't want to keep seeing them in the multitasking switcher.
Example: if I open an app for just a few moments in the morning... do I really need to see it for the rest of the day?
Basically... I close apps out of cleanliness.
The iPhone is already a grid of icons... so do I need every app I've ever used to be in the task switcher too?
This is absolutely true, and I've never seen anyone state it on here. A related scenario is if you want to toggle quickly between two apps, at some point open a third, and then want to swipe the third away, to get back to your main two.
In a perfect world, you don't need to close apps. But after a very long time, you will start to take a performance hit if you have a ton of apps open in the background. That's just how computers work. In addition, some apps like Facebook use an incredible amount of battery when open even in the background. Also, "apps crashing" is not some minor detail...that still happens plenty. iOS 11 was so buggy at first that I was force-closing apps constantly throughout the day. So, let's not just brush this off.
Noticed this today while looking at the X for the first time in the store...and it's one reason I am just fine having not upgraded from my 7 Plus. I feel like iOS still needs some polishing to work well with this new form factor.
Noticed this today while looking at the X for the first time in the store...and it's one reason I am just fine having not upgraded from my 7 Plus. I feel like iOS still needs some polishing to work well with this new form factor.
Yup! Totally agree with you here. It would be much easier to just swipe up without having to press down first to close our apps. This is pretty annoying..
Yeah you swipe up... from the very bottom of the screen.
To close an app, you swipe up on the app card, which is in the middle of the screen.
It’s very unlikely that people would accidentally close apps.
Wow, that's really useful/ interesting info. Guess I need to do some reavaluating.
Will the phone eventually get rid of the apps from the multitasking switcher? Or do they stay there forever?
I think it's a problem if I've got 30 apps clogging up my multitasking switcher.
What's the point of every app you've ever opened staying there forever? It's messy.
It's like I said earlier... if I use an app briefly in the morning... why does it need to stay there all day? It doesn't... I close it when I'm done with it. I don't want to see it until I need it again.
Or maybe you use the Costco app once a month. Do you really need it open for the rest of the month? Also nope.
I understand the point of the multitasking switcher... it's to switch between a couple or a few tasks at the moment.
It's not a replacement for every app icon in Springboard.
Otherwise... why not get rid of app icons altogether... and just put every app in the multitasking carousel? And scroll until you find it?
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I think it's a problem if I've got 30 apps clogging up my multitasking switcher.
What's the point of every app you've ever opened staying there forever? It's messy.
It's like I said earlier... if I use an app briefly in the morning... why does it need to stay there all day? It doesn't... I close it when I'm done with it. I don't want to see it until I need it again.
Or maybe you use the Costco app once a month. Do you really need it open for the rest of the month? Also nope.
I understand the point of the multitasking switcher... it's to switch between a couple or a few tasks at the moment.
It's not a replacement for every app icon in Springboard.
Otherwise... why not get rid of app icons altogether... and just put every app in the multitasking carousel? And scroll until you find it?
That’s definitely a fair argument that it clogs up the app switcher and then you can’t find what you want. Don’t the oldest apps go way to the back? Do you don’t even have to bother with them. I’m not trying to tell you how to use your phone. Just wondering.
Yeah... I'm pretty sure old apps get pushed to the end of the multitasking switcher.
I just don't see the point of having every app I've ever used remain in the multitasking switcher... especially if I won't use a particular app again for a while.
I exit apps to clear the clutter... not necessarily for performance.
Haha you sound like there are big accidents happening because of some new gestures. Nothing of that sort is happening.
Because ios design team needs a new management. Simple as that. There is so much wrong with iOS today (funcionality/bugs) like never before in 10 years time.
I’m another person who likes closing apps so that you don’t have to flip through 30 apps to get to the one you want. I do leave my ‘frequently used’ apps running, however.
I’d like force-press to initiate the delete mode, rather than a long-press. Given we are talking about the X Apple know all devices support 3D Touch, so availability of the feature shouldn’t be a blocker. You would swipe half way, press firmly then flick upwards to close the app you are currently using. It would be quicker than requiring a pause and would still protect against accidental closing.
I’d like force-press to initiate the delete mode, rather than a long-press. Given we are talking about the X Apple know all devices support 3D Touch, so availability of the feature shouldn’t be a blocker. You would swipe half way, press firmly then flick upwards to close the app you are currently using. It would be quicker than requiring a pause and would still protect against accidental closing.
Swipe up is not the problem, the problem is the long press, click on it. Make it easier. That’s how I like it and others as well.