Alleged photos of Apple iPhone 6s display emerge depicting Force Touch implementation

Photos and some specs of the next upcoming iPhone, the iPhone 6s have been circulating for quite some time. iPhone 6s is said to be coming with the Force Touch feature where users can interact with the screen differently by using varied pressure. This feature is currently used in Apple Watch.

A set of photographs have been posted on Chinese repair firm GeekBar’s Weibo account showing the front and back sides of a display unit allegedly belonging to the next iPhone iteration, the iPhone 6s. There are no significant changes to the outside of the unit compared to the current iPhone 6 handsets. The new photos show the same general shape with similar rounded glass edges and the same positioning of ear speaker and camera as well.

The backside of the alleged iPhone 6s display unit is covered by a metal shield obscuring the LCD module and some of the other features but some changes are apparent. One change that catches the eye immediately is the rectangular cutout present on the top left side of the screen. Some component is seen sticking out through it but can’t be identified due to the poor quality of the image. Considering its relative position to the expected layout of the handset’s logic board and battery, it is speculated that the component could be the grounding insert.

Another big change seen is that Apple seems to have discarded the usual screws and clips as the shielding of the display unit shows riveting on all the four sides. It is speculated that the black dots seen on all the sides could have something to do with the Force Touch technology Apple is supposed to be using on the new iPhone 6s. The rivet fixing could compensate for the heavier touch. With Touch Force, user’s regular touch and heavy touch will trigger different actions on the iPhone.

It is said that manufacturing of components for the Force Touch feature has begun. iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are expected to be launched at a special event by Apple next month.

Alleged photos of Apple iPhone 6s display emerge depicting Force Touch implementation

Apple iPhone 6s with Force Touch tech said to enter mass production

According to the latest reports coming from Bloomberg, Apple is likely to be sure of bringing its latest tech – Force Touch which featured in the Apple Watch into upcoming iPhone models for 2015. Previous leaks have also suggested this inclusion of feature, but the latest reports also claims that the company has also started the mass production for the same. The Force Touch technology id basically designed to determine different pressure levels that would execute different functions. This means that it basically the differentiation of a touch from a tap.

The reports says that the iPhone 6s which is expected to be announced later this year is likely to host this feature. Force Touch on the small display of Apple Watch, makes use of a pressure sensor that adds new input dimension to the device. It has to be seen that how this feature works for larger screen iPhones. Moreover, the company is also said to be working on pressure-sensitive displays for more than two years.

Apart from the major change of this Force Touch tech, the iPhone 6s is likely to host mostly the same features of the existing iPhone 6. Moreover, the source also claims that the mass production of the iPhone 6s with this built-in tech is likely to start as soon as next month. The report also mentions that the production schedule could also be impacted by the yield of Fore Touch displays.

source: Bloomberg

Apple iPhone 6s with Force Touch tech said to enter mass production

Apple Rumors: Upcoming iPhone 6S Plus to feature Force Touch display

We have already heard rumors that after bringing Force Touch display to Apple Watch, Apple is working to provide the Force Touch feature to its next iPhone.  The rumors have surfaced again, this time from the supplier who has provided the Force Touch panels for Apple Watch.

The supplier is TPK from China and according to a report by UDN, industry insiders say that TPK is set to record a significant growth in profits in the second half of this year because it is supplying Force Touch sensors to Apple along with GIS, another China-based supplier. These new sensors are meant for iPhone 6S Plus.

Force Touch display has a sensor embedded inside it which can distinguish between a light tap and a hard press on the screen by the user. This is a whole new functionality found in the Apple Watch and in the trackpad of the new Macbook. Now it looks like Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6S Plus will be getting it too.

Since the Apple Watch’s Force Touch display is smaller at 1.5-inch and 1.65-inch, it costs around $4 to $5 per unit. In comparison, the iPhone 6S Plus will have a much larger 5.5-inch display and the Force Touch sensor for it will cost about $13 to $14 which is 2.5 times that of the Apple Watch.

The interesting point to note is that iPhone 6S doesn’t seem to be getting the Force Touch display, only it’s bigger counterpart, the iPhone 6S Plus will feature it.

Well, this is not confirmed news, so better to take it with a pinch of salt. We’ll keep you informed when we know more. Stay with us.

Apple Rumors: Upcoming iPhone 6S Plus to feature Force Touch display