wordpress-mobile / wordpress-mobile/WordPress-iOS

Reader: Portrait Reader Images Cropped Too Much

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[Pri] Medium [Type] Bug Reader
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Description

Cropping portrait images is not a great idea when humans are on the photo. It usually cuts the heads off.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue in the Reader with a portrait image containing people, then trace where Reader images are cropped. Confirm the current crop behavior and identify the existing image-display entry point. Done means portrait photos preserve important subjects such as faces without breaking other Reader image layouts.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ios, swift
Domain
mobile-dev
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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