Abstract: A gaze target is recognized via an eye tracking camera. An application launcher is displayed, via a display, at the gaze target based on a user trigger. The application launcher presents a plurality of applications selectable for launching. A user selection of one of the plurality of applications is recognized. The application launcher is replaced with the selected one of the plurality of applications at the gaze target via the display.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a method of controlling a displayed position of an application launcher. An example method includes recognizing, via an eye-tracking camera, a gaze target, and responsive to a user trigger, displaying, via a display, an application launcher at the gaze target, the application launcher presenting a plurality of applications selectable for launching. The example method further includes recognizing a user selection of one of the plurality of applications, and replacing, via the display, the application launcher with the selected one of the plurality of applications at the gaze target.

Abstract: A messaging application provides a user interface through which a user is presented a view of messages related to a selected contact. The message application processes messages based on contacts related to the messages. A user can select a contact and view the messages related to that contact. In a view of messages related to a contact, messages can be organized by threads, which include a plurality of messages from multiple entities. This view is generated based in part on a parameter of a message in each thread that is related to the selected contact. The threads can be ordered based on the last message in each thread from the selected contact. When selecting and displaying only unread messages, the system reveals threads which contain unread messages from the selected contact. A list of contacts that are frequent participants in messages can be identified automatically and set as favorites.