iPhone 6S' 3D Touch recognises user's action through finger pressure and force

The recently unveiled iPhone 6S features what Apple Chief Design Officer Jony Ive referred to as "a tremendous breakthrough in interacting" with today's devices. This new smartphone boasts 3D Touch, which is described as "a whole new dimension" to the way users experience their units.

This new feature is believed to be CEO Tim Cook's effort in giving Apple's target market "the most loved phone in the world." With the new 3D Touch, the iPhone 6S can immediately recognise what its user wants it to do by detecting how much finger pressure and force was applied, according to Tech Times. Prior to this feature, users would have to use up more energy by swiping or pinching the screen.

The iPhone 6S now has built-in sensors that will measure how much force the finger applied on the device's screen. These sensors then translate the pressure and somewhat informs the iPhone 6S about what the user wants to do.

For instance, when the iPhone 6S user applies relatively light pressure to select a certain option, a preview pops up. Pressing harder will make the option's content open automatically. Tapping lightly wil give a 10-millisecond preview, while a full tap will give a preview that will last for as long as 15 milliseconds.

Telegraph has also pointed out that the iPhone 6S' new 3D Touch technology will give its users tactile feedback. It allows users to create menu shortcuts and open web links from text messages without having to exit the Messaging option.

"It lets me take action on apps without even having to open them," said Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, Craig Federighi. "It is just so much more direct and natural than ever before." Federighi conducted a live demonstration during Apple's September 9 event, giving the public a sneak peek of the smartphone's new interactive interface.

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