iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S plus are the 'next generation' of multi-touch, says Apple VP

September 10, 2015 00:16

Apple Vice President Phil Schiller says the phones take multi-touch to the next level, and it's called "3D Touch"... he shows a video to introduce the feature.

The technology is "the next generation of multi-touch" because it recognizes the force of a touch, thereby enabling new gestures, the voice-over says.

It will work on the home screen and within apps like iMessage.

"It provides distinct tactile feedback for your actions," the voice-over says, boasting that advanced engineering is behind the relatively simple interface.

This includes functionality in the Mail app, the iMessage app (which allows you to "peak" into other apps).

From the home screen you can also do simple app commands through the new 3D touch. (Including take an "emergency selfie"). Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox, and others have mini-menus.

Apple Maps also has integration with the 3D Touch.

The interface also allows you to switch between apps without needing to double-tap on the home button.

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