[Feature] 3-dot-menu should behave on drag as usual on Android / iOS

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I have searched the existing feature requests, both open and closed, to make sure this is not a duplicate request.

• Yes

The feature

Description

On mobile, the three-dot menus in Immich currently require a tap to open the menu and then a second tap to select an item.

In many Android and iOS apps, it is possible to:

1. Long-press the three-dot button
2. Keep the finger on the screen while the menu opens
3. Slide to the desired menu item
4. Lift the finger to select it

This makes the interaction faster and more convenient.

Here is a Stack Overflow example that shows exactly the interaction pattern I mean (including a GIF), it is common since about a decade now:
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/39816318/how-to-long-press-and-select-an-item-from-popup-menu-without-lifting-the-finger

The GIF there demonstrates it much better than I can describe it in words.

ℹ️ You can also easily try this behavior yourself in many apps — for example in Apple’s Photos app on iOS/iPadOS or in Chrome on Android.

Context

In a previous discussion with @YarosMallorca I asked why Immich behaves differently compared to many other apps. I was told that this is simply the default behavior of Flutter’s menu components and that Immich has not modified it yet.

I’m not deeply familiar with Flutter internals, so this request comes purely from a UX perspective.

Why this would be helpful

Especially for three-dot menus placed in the top right corner, they can be somewhat hard to reach comfortably with one hand — particularly on larger modern phones or for users with smaller hands.

With a long-press + slide interaction, the thumb stays in contact with the screen the entire time, which makes one-handed use easier and more controlled, even if the initial tap target is near the edge.

This could improve overall usability without removing the existing tap-to-open behavior — it would simply be an additional interaction option.

Thanks for considering ❤️

Platform

• Server
• Web
• Mobile