IOS – Can the text message field in iOS 10 Messages be moved to be more friendly to left-handed users

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I have noticed that with iOS 10 Messages that the text message field is in a very inconvenient place for left-handed users.

iOS 10 Messages left handed woes

As you can see, the lesser-used photo, gestures, and store button are in easy reach of the left-handed user's dominant thumb while the frequently-used text message field is far away from it. The inverse is true for right-handed users.

Is there any way to changed this so that the text message field is under a left-handed user's thumb? Perhaps as an accessibility option?

Best Answer

No, there's no documentation from Apple that indicates whether or not the buttons in Messages can be moved to the opposite site. This is actually a good opportunity for the app development or jailbreak tweaking community.

I would recommend contacting Apple and giving them your feedback.