Method and apparatus for displaying graphical user interface depending on a user's contact pattern

An apparatus, comprising:

• a sensor unit configured to detect a touch input on at least one lateral side of the apparatus;
• a touch screen configured to detect a drag input, detection of the drag input being in association with detection of the touch input;
• and
• a control unit configured to:
• determine at least one graphical user interface (GUI) element based on an application executed in association with the apparatus,
• cause, at least in part, the at least one GUI element to be displayed via the touch screen, and
• execute, according to the drag input, a function based on the at least one GUI element.

An apparatus, comprising:

• at least one processor;
• and
• at least one memory comprising computer code, the at least one memory and the computer code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to:
• detect a touch input to at least one lateral side of the apparatus;
• determine, based on an application executed in association with the apparatus, at least one graphical user interface (GUI) element;
• present, via a display unit, the at least one GUI element;
• detect, in association with detection of the touch input, a drag input on the display unit;
• and
• execute, according to the drag input, a function based on the at least one GUI element.