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Messages are objects of communication with the goal to pass information between communicators (human or non-human).

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How long does it take to read X number of characters?

I am creating an iPhone app where I need to show transient confirmation messages (called a toast in Android). … There exist many such transient messages all over my iPhone app. I realize that Android and two preset times - "short" and "long", but I'm recreating it on iPhone where I have total control. …
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Is putting a toast in the lower part of the screen the optimal position?

On Android, a toast is a transient confirmation message appearing in the lower portion of the screen. Did Google consciously position the toast here for optimal usability? I want to port this toast …
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