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October 31, 2017

iPhone X Supports Reachability With Swipe Down Gesture on Home Screen Indicator Once Enabled

by John_A

Despite some speculation suggesting the iPhone X would not support Reachability, reviews of the device published today have confirmed that the feature can be enabled in the Settings app on the device.

Once enabled, Reachability can be invoked by swiping down on the bar that serves as a visual indicator for returning to the Home screen.

Skip to the 5:05 mark in Engadget’s first impressions video to see Reachability in action. The tidbit was highlighted on Reddit by user Whert Ser Nert.


Reachability is designed to bring down the entire top portion of the iPhone’s display so it is within thumb’s reach for one-handed access to apps and content. The feature is invoked by double tapping the Home button on other iPhone models.

Related Roundup: iPhone XTag: ReachabilityBuyer’s Guide: iPhone X (Buy Now)
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