We’ve seen some leaks of the new Windows Phone action center that will be coming to Windows Phone 8.1 recently. It’s basically a screen where you can find all of the missed notifications, but also quickly access toggle buttons for things like WiFi power, Driving mode, etc. The method to access this new action center is exactly the same as Android, which Apple also copied for iOS… swipe down from the top edge of the screen. Now, I am of the opinion that copying bad design is bad. Just because everyone else is doing it, doesn’t make it right. What’s bad about ...
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