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Mobile Features

Special features and optimizations for mobile devices.

Touch-Optimized Interface

Tap Targets: - Large, easy-to-tap buttons - Minimum 44x44px target size - Generous spacing - No accidental taps

Gestures: - Swipe left/right - Navigate - Pinch to zoom - Sheet music - Long press - Context menu - Pull to refresh - Update data - Double tap - Quick actions

Mobile Practice Player

Touch Controls: - Large play/pause button - Easy-to-reach controls - Swipe for measure navigation - Pinch to zoom music - Responsive to orientation

Orientation Support: - Portrait: Best for browsing - Landscape: Best for practice/viewing music - Auto-rotate support - Lock orientation option

Mobile-Specific Views: - Simplified interface - Essential controls prioritized - Collapsible panels - Bottom navigation - Floating action buttons

Recording on Mobile

Mobile Microphone: - Use device built-in mic - Or connect external mic via: - Lightning (iOS) - USB-C (Android) - 3.5mm jack - Bluetooth (with latency)

Recording Tips: - Quiet environment - Hold device steady - Mic toward instrument - Avoid covering mic - Use headphones during playback

Audio Quality: - Standard: 96kbps (good for mobile data) - High: 192kbps (better quality) - Maximum: 320kbps (best, uses more storage)

Offline Mode (Premium)

Download for Offline: 1. Open piece while online 2. Tap menu (⋮) 3. Select "Download for Offline" 4. Wait for download 5. Practice anywhere!

What Works Offline: - Downloaded pieces - Practice with playback - Recording (uploads when online) - View analytics (cached) - Read messages (cached)

What Needs Internet: - Browse library for new pieces - Send messages - Sync recordings - Real-time leaderboards

Managing Downloads: - Settings → Offline Content - View downloaded pieces - Remove to free space - Auto-delete old (option)

Data Saver Mode

Reduce Data Usage: 1. Settings → Mobile Data 2. Enable "Data Saver" 3. Effects: - Lower audio quality - Compress images - Delay sync
- Disable auto-play

Manual Control: - "Download on WiFi Only" - "High Visuals Quality on WiFi Only" - "Sync on WiFi Only"

Data Usage Stats: - View in Settings → Data Usage - See daily/monthly usage - Per-feature breakdown

Mobile Notifications

Notification Types: - New messages - Assignment due - Practice reminders - Achievements unlocked - Streak milestones

Custom Settings: - Per-notification type control - Quiet hours - Sound/vibration preferences - Badge counts

Manage: - Settings → Notifications - Or device Settings → Apps → Practito

Camera Integration

Use Camera For: - Profile picture upload - Sheet music scanning (Premium) - Share practice space photos - Video recordings (coming soon)

Permissions: - Grant camera access when prompted - Manage in device settings

Mobile Dashboard

Customized for Mobile: - Quick-access cards - Swipe between sections - Compact statistics - Mobile-friendly charts - Bottom navigation bar

Widgets on Home Screen: (Coming Soon) - Practice streak - Today's goal progress - Upcoming assignments

Battery Optimization

Save Battery: - Enable battery saver mode - Lower screen brightness - Close when not in use - Use offline mode - Disable pitch detection when not needed

Battery Usage: - Normal practice: ~15-20% per hour - With pitch detection: ~25-35% per hour - Idle (background): Minimal

Screen Size Adaptations

Small Phones (<5"): - Simplified navigation - Single-column layouts - Larger fonts - Bottom sheets for actions

Large Phones (>6"): - Two-column browsing - More info displayed - Split views (landscape)

Tablets: - Desktop-like interface - Multiple panels - Enhanced sheet music view - Side-by-side comparisons

Mobile-Specific Settings

Access: Settings → Mobile Preferences

Options: - Keep screen on during practice - Auto-rotation - Haptic feedback - Gesture navigation - Double-tap speed - Swipe sensitivity

Network Handling

Poor Connection: - Automatic quality reduction - Offline queue for actions - Resume interrupted downloads - Retry failed syncs

Connection Indicators: - WiFi/cellular icon - Sync status - Offline mode active - Upload/download progress

Tips for Mobile Practice

  1. Use landscape for sheet music viewing
  2. Headphones for better audio without disturbing others
  3. Charge device before long practice sessions
  4. Download music on WiFi for offline practice
  5. Enable Do Not Disturb to avoid interruptions

Accessibility on Mobile

Mobile Accessibility: - System font size respected - VoiceOver/TalkBack support - High contrast mode - Touch accommodation - Voice control compatible

Coming Soon

Planned Mobile Features: - Native iOS app - Native Android app - Apple Watch companion - Android Wear support - Widgets - Siri/Google Assistant shortcuts - Multi-window support (Android)