A collapsed text selection also shows a draggable
handle to subsequently move the cursor.

With Material on iOS or when using Cupertino,
a single tap in a text field puts the cursor at the
nearest edge of the word tapped.

Collapsed text selections don’t have draggable handles on iOS.

Long-press gesture

With Material on Android,
a long press selects the word under the long press.
The selection toolbar is shown upon release.

With Material on iOS or when using Cupertino,
a long press places the cursor at the location of the
long press. The selection toolbar is shown upon release.

Long-press drag gesture

With Material on Android,
dragging while holding the long press expands the words selected.

With Material on iOS or when using Cupertino,
dragging while holding the long press moves the cursor.

Double tap gesture