Millions of us are using our phones the wrong way when gaming, according to the makers of Candy Crush Saga, one of the world’s most downloaded mobile games. While there’s been extensive online chatter and memes that claim older generations’ use of their index fingers is suboptimal, Candy Crush has finally settled the social media debate once and for all.
Therese Sander, Level Design Expert for Candy Crush Saga has revealed that, in fact, using your index finger can be a more beneficial way to play as it helps you to be more precise, allowing you to swipe faster and more accurately. She said: “Despite almost a quarter of Brits feeling embarrassed using their index finger in public to operate their phone, when it comes to crushing games, using your index finger can absolutely provide you with several advantages over relying solely on your thumb.
“The index finger offers superior precision and dexterity due to its larger range of motion and length - otherwise known as the index flex! This enhanced control enables you to execute complex manoeuvres, tap small targets more accurately and reduce the chance of accidental moves.
