1015467 - Add a new tab by long-tapping on the empty space of horizontal tab strip

Status: RESOLVED INCOMPLETE

(Firefox for Android Graveyard :: General, defect)

Description

[Yuan Wang(:Yuan) – Mobile Firefox Design Lead]

This is an experimental idea to make adding a new tab on tablet even more convenient. When horizontal tab strip has white space(fewer than 4 to 5 tabs open), it would be nice to take advantage of that area and make it interactive. 

The user can long press on the empty space of tab strip to trigger a new tab that is displayed in press-down state. Once long press is released, the tab turns to a new foreground tab. 

The user can also drag the tab up or down if he/she wants to cancel adding a new tab.

An interaction GIF: http://cl.ly/image/1a3n212R0R3i
Notice when touch is released, “Plus” icon rotates and turns to a “Close” icon.

Next step:
* Prototype + Animation refinement
* Implementation

Comment 1

[Lucas Rocha (:lucasr)]

Moving this to v2, not a blocker.

Comment 2

[BMO Automation]

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