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Life & fun · May 6, 2014

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iOS Motion Library – detect a backtap, knock and wave in your app

Try out an alpha version of our new iOS motion library.

iOS Motion Library – detect a backtap, knock and wave in your app launched on May 6, 2014 with 31 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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iOS Motion Library is an alpha-stage framework that enables developers to integrate gesture detection into iOS apps. It recognizes three motion-based inputs: back-taps, knocks, and waves. The library is designed for app creators who want to add alternative interaction methods beyond standard touch controls. As an early-stage release, it offers developers a way to experiment with motion-based features in their applications.

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