C-Swipe: Navigation Fragmentation On Android

A detailed walk-through of the design and code

There are 3,997 different Android devices. Your navigation should work with all of them. C-Swipe can help: It is an alternative navigation pattern for tablets and mobile devices that is novel, ergonomic and localized. This article provides a detailed walk-through of the design and code and provides a downloadable mini-app so that you can try out C-Swipe to see whether it’s right for your app.

Size, Complexity Increasing

The number of touch devices is increasing, with new devices and features being introduced daily. If we look at recent Windows OS developments, one clear trend is that touch devices are getting larger. Already, the lineup includes 12-, 15- and 21-inch touchscreens and touch-friendly applications are becoming more complex and full-featured, now including standard Microsoft Office apps optimized for touch. And if the latest 12.85-inch Chromebook Pixel with its 2560 × 1700 touchscreen display is any indication, Google is likewise serious about integrating touch into larger hardware for serious computing.

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