Samsung Introduces New 'Haptic' Touch Phone
Described as 'Haptic' phones, these specialized phones offer customized vibration to provide the user with specific types of touch-feedback. This sort of feedback is intended to make up for the absence of tactile feedback from an entirely smooth touch surface, such as on the iPhone.
For example, the Samsung handset gives a click sensation when the user raises the volume of the speaker, as if it is a mechanical dial.
22 different kinds of these "haptic feedback" vibrations are said to be included with this latest Samsung phone.
One user project attempted to emulate this functionality on the iPhone, but without specialized hardware, the results have been disappointing.
While there has been no indication that Apple has specifically explored using this technology, Apple has worked on tactile feedback systems that would ease the transition to flat-surface touch keyboards.
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Any button or input device can have its own distinctive tactile response. SEND can feel differently than CLEAR, for example.
You can scroll through lists and menus and feel a small "bump" for each item, like the clicks on the climate control knob in your car. When scrolling through a list of messages, unopened messages feel differently, producing a bounce or pop effect. When using a pen or touch pad, you get a confirming tap instead of just an audible beep. Even the tactile cue for power on will provide solid confirmation without an often intrusive chime.
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Doesn't the iPhone have vibrate?
Hugh
it does. it doesn't have 22 types of vibrate.
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This is probably one of those features that 90% of people on here will hate unless Apple include it in a future iPhone. Then it will become the best thing a phone could ever have :rolleyes:
Apple includes this tech in a future iPhone... 500 positives
Microsoft includes this tech in their smartphones... 1000 negatives
one is enough for me
22 different types of vibration - one being enough for some people?!
You lot make it too easy! :D
F
it doesn't have 22 types of vibrate.
Starting to think Samsung might want to hire some porn stars to advertise this one. :D
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