Handle Notched Phones in GameMaker by ChatGPT4

detect_notch.gml

// This function returns true if the device has a notch, false otherwise
function device_has_notch()
{
    // Get the device model name
    var device_model = device_get_model();
    
    // Check if the device model is one of the known notched iPhones
    var notched_iphones = ["iPhone X", "iPhone XS", "iPhone XS Max", "iPhone XR", "iPhone 11", "iPhone 11 Pro", "iPhone 11 Pro Max", "iPhone 12", "iPhone 12 Mini", "iPhone 12 Pro", "iPhone 12 Pro Max"];
    return array_find_index(notched_iphones, device_model) != -1;
}

// This function returns the safe area of the screen as a rectangle
function device_get_safe_area()
{
    // Get the device display size
    var display_width = display_get_width();
    var display_height = display_get_height();
    
    // Check if the device has a notch
    if (device_has_notch())
    {
        // Use the iOS safe area values for notched devices
        // Source: [Updating your GUI for iPhone X and “Notched” Devices](https://www.behance.net/gallery/109643193/Updating-your-GUI-for-iPhone-X-and-Notched-Devices)
        var safe_x = 44;
        var safe_y = 44;
        var safe_w = display_width - 88;
        var safe_h = display_height - 78;
    }
    else
    {
        // Use the full display size as the safe area
        var safe_x = 0;
        var safe_y = 0;
        var safe_w = display_width;
        var safe_h = display_height;
    }
    
    // Return the safe area as a rectangle
    return rectangle(safe_x, safe_y, safe_x + safe_w, safe_y + safe_h);
}