"home indicator" bar doesn't allow changing pages easily on iPad OS

[RayBB]

Description

Thread with video here.

Long story short is that newer iPads without a home button have a home indicator / "home bar" / bottom bar type thing that gets in the way and prevents you from navigating. It is a pretty big issue.

Evidence / Screenshot (if possible)

Expectation It should work well on iPads with ability to drag the slider instead of just tapping in some places.

Context

What operating system? What browser type and version? iPad OS 17.4

Relevant links:

• https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/457028/how-to-get-home-bar-on-older-ipads-with-home-button
• https://stackoverflow.com/questions/63531281/detect-whether-an-ios-device-has-a-home-bar-using-js-or-css

Proposal & Constraints

What is the proposed solution / implementation? Is there a precedent of this approach succeeding elsewhere?

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