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Apple could start making a 10.2-inch entry-level iPad soon, to ditch 3D touch on future iPhones
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Apple could start making a 10.2-inch entry-level iPad soon, to ditch 3D touch on future iPhones

This new entry-level iPad could have a 10.2-inch screen and may be entering mass production this fall.

Apple may do away with 3D Touch from all 2019 iPhones in favour of Haptic Touch
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Apple may do away with 3D Touch from all 2019 iPhones in favour of Haptic Touch

Haptic Touch on the iPhone XR works in fewer places than 3D Touch.

Android Q to feature integration for 3D Touch-like functionality called 'Deep Press'
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Android Q to feature integration for 3D Touch-like functionality called 'Deep Press'

The Google Pixel 4 might be one of the first phones to natively support deep touch.

WhatsApp for iOS gets 'Reply Privately' for group chats and 3D Touch for Status
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WhatsApp for iOS gets 'Reply Privately' for group chats and 3D Touch for Status

No more trouble of getting out of the group and then searching for the concerned person's chat.

Apple to rely on the cheaper 6.1-inch LCD iPhone for majority of its sales this year
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Apple to rely on the cheaper 6.1-inch LCD iPhone for majority of its sales this year

Apple will be adopting this LCD iPhone philosophy in 2019 as well to boost sales.

Apple and Immersion reach a settlement after legal battle over 3D Touch and Taptic Engine patent infringements
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Apple and Immersion reach a settlement after legal battle over 3D Touch and Taptic Engine patent infringements

Immersion added that apart from the settlement, the two companies have also entered into license agreements, the terms of which are confidential

Apple deliberately disabled the 3D Touch task switching gesture in iOS 11, to restore it later
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Apple deliberately disabled the 3D Touch task switching gesture in iOS 11, to restore it later

While the additions are nice, the update also killed off one rather useful gesture on iOS 10, the 3D Touch multitasking gesture.

Apple releases iOS 11 Beta 3; includes several tweaks and OS improvements
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Apple releases iOS 11 Beta 3; includes several tweaks and OS improvements

Apple has released iOS 11 developer beta 3 for developers on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The third beta is currently available only to registered developers. As reported by 9TO5Mac, the public beta will be out soon as Apple typically holds new public beta versions for a few days for major updates.

Google is rolling out an update to its iOS app, locks incognito behind Touch ID
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Google is rolling out an update to its iOS app, locks incognito behind Touch ID

Google has updated its iOS app with the addition of the incognito mode, designed for users to browse the internet without locally storing any data.

Apple iOS 10: These cool new features will convince you to upgrade
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Apple iOS 10: These cool new features will convince you to upgrade

There are tonnes of new features on Apple's iOS 10 firmware, but there are couple of them that stand out not just for iOS but for smartphones in general.

Instagram is adding new filters, 3D touch and Boomerang GIFs to iOS post iPhone 7 launch
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Instagram is adding new filters, 3D touch and Boomerang GIFs to iOS post iPhone 7 launch

Facebook-owned Instagram is redesigning its upcoming iOS app to take advantage of iPhone 7 camera capabilities and will add new filters and GIF features.

With Apple iOS 10 it's time to say 'goodbye' to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus
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With Apple iOS 10 it's time to say 'goodbye' to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

With the launch of iOS 10, it is clear that 3D Touch is no longer an alternative way to use an iPhone, it is the only way to use an iPhone.

Force Touch Home button coming to iPhone 7 according to analysts
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Force Touch Home button coming to iPhone 7 according to analysts

According to a report in 9to5Mac, Apple could launch two new iPhone devices this August. It received an anonymous tip about the iPhone 7 that incorporates haptic feedback in the Home button.

Researchers bring 3D Touch style technology to smartphone body
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Researchers bring 3D Touch style technology to smartphone body

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a The Force Phone software that allows detection of pressure on any part of the phone.

Google to delay Android alternative to Apple's 3D touch
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Google to delay Android alternative to Apple's 3D touch

Google will not have rival Apple's 3D touch like implementation on its operating system, in the Android N update.

Apple's iOS 9.3.1 exploit gives hackers access to your contacts and photos
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Apple's iOS 9.3.1 exploit gives hackers access to your contacts and photos

iOS 9.3.1 has just barely hit Apple devices and there are already reports of a bug that will let anyone access contacts and photos on a locked iPhone

Xiaomi Mi Note 2 might come with a Snapdragon 823 SoC, 3D touch
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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 might come with a Snapdragon 823 SoC, 3D touch

Rumours about the Xiaomi Mi Note 2 having a Samsung-made curved Amoled display were already doing the rounds these past few weeks. Now, a new report has emerged revealing some more of the tablet's specs.

HTC-made Google Nexus smartphone may support a 3D Touch display
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HTC-made Google Nexus smartphone may support a 3D Touch display

While Apple still remains a frontrunner in creating a more realistic sense of touch in its mobile device screens with 3D Touch technology -- most recently seen in the iPhone 6S, Android smartphones might not be too far behind.

Gionee S8 first look: Metal body, 3D Touch, feature packed camera and more
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Gionee S8 first look: Metal body, 3D Touch, feature packed camera and more

The Gionee S8 will be the upgrade to the S7 that was launched last year. It is being projected as a camera centric smartphone. Post the event we spent time with the Gionee S8 and here are our first impressions.

Facebook to soon introduce more 3D Touch support to its iOS app: Report
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Facebook to soon introduce more 3D Touch support to its iOS app: Report

Facebook will introduce 3D Touch in Apple’s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus within the timeline and News Feed. However, the latest 3D Touch tricks will be initially rolled out to 'a small group of people' with everyone else getting it 'over the coming months.'