I wonder if the author is aware of the cursor positioning gestures on iOS (hold space, then drag)

I’m also not sure that the inline magnifier is such a good idea, he never gives an example with a fat finger overlaid, I think that would immediately show it’s just not feasible.

I’m also sure that Apple has dozens of user tests with all type of text editing strategies, Ken Kocienda even wrote a book about his process developing text input and auto-correct.

https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Selection-Inside-Apples-Proc...

Also recommended: Creative Selection, by Apple engineer Ken Kocienda: https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Selection-Inside-Apples-Proc...

https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Selection-Inside-Apples-Proc...