Rubber Banding (UI)

Definitions

1. The bouncy overscroll effect on iOS where content stretches beyond its boundary and springs back. Patented by Apple and religiously copied (or legally avoided) by Android manufacturers.

   In plain English: The bouncy effect on iPhones where the screen stretches past its edge and springs back when you scroll too far. Apple invented and patented it.

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