Samsung Galaxy S7 may sport 3D Force Touch tech in early 2016

Samsung is slated to introduce its own version of the revolutionary 3D Force Touch technology into its portfolio of smartphones starting with the Galaxy S7. Apple’s newly launched pressure sensitive technology has been most talked about and is considered the best thing about the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

As reported by SamMobile, Samsung is expected to team-up with Synaptics, which is developing a technology along the same lines as Apple’s 3D Force Touch. The technology will enable the device to activate different functions depending on the amount of pressure or force placed on the display screen.

Synaptics, a developer of human interface solutions based on biometric technologies, announced a similar technology called ClearForce, which will give a new dimension by applying variable force. The company is said to working in collaboration with leading OEMs for sampling technology.

“Early adopters of ClearForce include industry leading OEMs and LCMs seeking advanced technology that drives an enhanced and more productive user experienced,” said Kevin Barber, senior vice president and general manager, Smart Display Division of Synaptics.

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The new ClearForce-enabled smartphones are expected to be shipped by early 2016, says Synaptics. Although not yet official, the Galaxy S7 smartphones might debut in the first quarter with the new pressure-sensitive technology on board. Previously, Samsung worked with Synaptics to debut the touch-based fingerprint sensor for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.

ClearForce said its third-generation force-sensing technology will provide solutions for variable speed in scrolling, unlock and wake up, zooming and panning, variable gaming control functions, right-click mouse behaviour, image editing and upper case letter and symbol selection.

Apart from Samsung, Huawei also aims to focus of pressure sensitive technology. In September, the company introduced Mate S that uses touch sensitive technology to control gestures with variable force.

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