iPhone 6S to feature '3D Touch Display' technology

The iPhone 6S will reportedly sport a revamped version of Force Touch technology, which is currently being used in Apple Watch and the latest MacBook trackpads. The new pressure-sensitive screen is expected be called the “3D Touch Display.”

According to a report in 9to5Mac , the new generation of screen will be able to differentiate among three levels of pressure - a tap, a press and a long-standing press. This will bring a considerable advancement in the user interface. The name 3D Touch has been inspired from the ability of the sensor to gauge or sense three dimensions of pressure on the screen.

Depending on how much pressure is applied on the screen, the user can set off to perform multiple actions from a single touch. It is also being speculated that the new Force Touch screen will also be featured in the iPad Pro, which is also expected to be launched at the Sep. 9 San Francisco event.

Some of the key functions that can be performed with the new 3D Force Touch technology includes Maps and Music applications. The new Force Touch experience will enable users to trigger directions to a definite location or point with the Maps application. A deep press on a song will help users to add the song to the playlist or save it for offline listening from the in-depth menu options in the Music app. The shortcuts that would appear after deep pressing an app on the Home screen can be very useful. For example, Force Touching on Phone app may provide a shortcut to voicemail or News app can directly take the user to their For You tab.

As reported by The Telegraph, the new generation of iPhones may come in a new rose-gold colour variant. Apart from the integration of Force Touch technology, other notable speculated additions to the new iPhones can be a new 12MP camera with 4K video capability, faster A9 processor, updated Face Time Camera and a bright new range of animated wallpapers. Apple has already sent out press invitations for its big event on Sep. 9 in San Francisco.

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