9 iPhone Apps Perfect For 3D Touch
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have at least one piece of new technology going for them -- Apple's 3D Touch. Here's a look at nine apps that help optimized that experience.
Apple appears to have another hit on its hands with the latest two iterations of its popular iPhone smartphone, the iPhone 6s and the 6s Plus.
Aside from an improved camera, ever-so-slightly different casing, and a new color, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus don't offer a lot of radical changes from the previous model, save one -- a feature called 3D Touch, adopted from Force Touch, a feature found on Apple's latest MacBooks.
For the first time, the iPhone can sense how much pressure you apply to the display.
In addition to familiar multi‑touch gestures like tap, swipe, and pinch, 3D Touch introduces two new additions, Peek and Pop. The two gestures let you preview all kinds of content as well as act on it, without having to actually open it.
For example, with a light press you can Peek at each email in your inbox, and when you want to open one, press a little deeper to Pop into it.
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These are designed to bring a new dimension of functionality to the iPhone experience.
When you use 3D Touch, the iPhone also responds with subtle taps, so not only will you see what a press can do, you will also feel it.
In another example, if someone sends you a link to a website, you can Peek at it without leaving the screen you're on.
Naturally, application developers have also grasped the potential for this new technology and are working it into their own apps. Facebook, for instance, has incorporated 3D Touch into its latest iPhone app to help craft a richer, more intuitive experience for its users.
So, for those out there with new a new iPhone 6s and the latest version of iOS, here's a look at some of the top apps employing Apple's 3D Touch technology.
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Facebook-obsessed iPhone owners will be happy to know the social media giant has incorporated 3D Touch into its apps, which means a press on the app's icon will reveal options for taking a photo or video, uploading content or composing a status update.
Well, not soul exactly -- but certainly power. The fun piano rhythm game employs 3D Touch technology exactly as you'd expect. If you want to go from tickling the ivories to pounding the keys, all you need to do is supply extra pressure and you go from Rachmaninoff to rock 'n' roll.
Productivity app Evernote lets you write, organize, collaborate, and discuss. It even syncs with the Apple Watch. Now, 3D Touch opens up shortcuts to create a new text note, take a photo, or set reminder. If you have a Web link in a note, you can get a preview of the page before you open the browser.
Sliding your finger up while continuing to hold will reveal a few menu options such as the ability follow or unfollow users, as well as the option to send a direct message. A firmer press will pop open the user's full profile page.
You can already explore, reserve, and manage restaurant reservations with this app, and now you can you can touch a restaurant in search results to learn more about it, or select a time to book instantly. 3D Touch also gives you Quick Actions with access to favorite restaurants or a quick look at upcoming reservations.
We've all been there -- a long lost favorite tune comes on the radio and you need to know what it is, NOW. Shazam is a life-saver in that case, and now you can use 3D Touch on the home screen to instantly Shazam a song without having to open up the app, saving you precious seconds before the song fades away.
Born out of love for games like Wipeout and F-Zero, this futuristic racing game got an added boost with the inclusion of 3D Touch technology, which the developer used to map acceleration control to. That means the harder you press down, the faster you'll go. Existing owners of the game can upgrade for free, too.
This awesome app lets you point your device to the sky to identify stars, planets, constellations, and even satellites. Now with 3D Touch, you get shortcuts to the latest news from NASA, a search tool, and quick access to the live sky view.
This awesome app lets you point your device to the sky to identify stars, planets, constellations, and even satellites. Now with 3D Touch, you get shortcuts to the latest news from NASA, a search tool, and quick access to the live sky view.
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