Feature request: Directional seek control when holding on screen (left = fast-rewind, right = fast-forward)

[davidhedlund]

Checklist

• I have searched for existing issues (open and closed) and confirmed this feature hasn't been requested before
• I believe this feature request will benefit more than 10% of users, not just myself

Feature Description

Description

Currently, when holding a finger anywhere on the video, the app activates a fast-forward seek action.
This makes it difficult to control playback direction quickly or intuitively.

Proposed behavior

• Holding on the right side of the video screen should fast-forward.
• Holding on the left side of the video screen should fast-rewind (reverse seek).
• This would mirror gesture behavior in popular video app VLC, improving intuitiveness and playback control.

Benefits

• Enables intuitive gesture-based directional control.
• Reduces accidental fast-forwarding when the user intended to rewind.
• Improves one-handed usability and accessibility for mobile playback.

Example implementation

• Divide the playback area into equal left/right touch zones.
• If the user holds a finger on the left zone → fast-rewind continuously.
• If the user holds a finger on the right zone → fast-forward continuously.
• Optional: display a small on-screen indicator for direction and speed.

Environment

• App version: 4.7.9