Apple's Force Touch technology for new iPhones will be able to distinguish between a gentle tap and a deep press.
Apple plans to add Force Touch technology in its future iPhone displays that will be able to detect how hard a user is pressing on the screen. The tech is also being used in its forthcoming MacBook and Apple Watch, according to reports.
Reports have revealed that Apple will be introducing the technology in the next versions of its iPhones due for release later this year. Apple’s Force Touch technology can distinguish between a light tap and deep press, that allows users to control a device differently depending on how hard they push on a surface. The new technology could help in launching new applications for the iPhones, for instance a piano-playing app that would make different sounds when touched lightly or more heavily. Markets analysts state that Force Touch would work better on the larger-screened iPhones and could lead to more innovative gaming applications. Read: Apple launches Apple Watch, makes Retina Macbook thinner and lighter
Apple is also planning to introduce a new color for the aluminum casing of its iPhone. According to reports, Apple is testing a pink color for the device, currently Apple offers the iPhone in silver, gold and space gray colors. The tech giant is planning to keep the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch screen size of its immensely popular iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus for its next device as well.
Apple next-generation iPhones are likely to be called the "iPhone 6s" and the "iPhone 6s Plus" and will receive A9 processors, more RAM as well as camera upgrades. According to reports, production of the components will start in May, however Apple's plans on the next generation iPhone are not final. WSJ points out that Apple often tests technologies and designs with various suppliers before deciding on a final product.
Source: WSJ
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