Why Apple Killed 3D Touch

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Apple recently introduced their new line of iPhones, the 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max. The models received some pretty significant upgrades like longer battery life, a new camera system, and improved durability. But Apple actually removed a feature called 3D Touch, which debuted with the iPhone 6s back in 2015. And this has caused quite a bit of outcry from users who used the feature for things like previewing links, peaking into emails, and controlling the cursor. So why did Apple remove a feature that defined an entire generation of iPhones and provided so much functionality to users? Well that’s exactly what I’m going to explain in this video.

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[ryanharber]

I loved 3D Touch. I used it on literally everything that supported it

[douglasmarinini]

The problem is that Haptic Touch feels less premium and it’s slower than 3D Touch

[jad]

3D Touch is literally the only reason why I bought the iPhone XS over the iPhone XR

[GRSEMETROMALL]

Controlling the cursor; Didn’t use it for anything else. I do miss that so much

[willieevans]

This explains why turning on my flashlight feels weird after I upgraded to the 12 pro max. It just doesn’t feel as crisp as before.

[doctorwhomemories]

I will miss 3D Touch. I’ve been waiting for the last 4 years for it to come to the iPad. Now I guess it never will :(

[qaarkk]

I recently showed 3D Touch to a friend who had his iPhone 6s for 3 years.

[thenorwegianbuttercrisisof]

As an artist, I miss 3D Touch so much. Having pen pressure in my drawing app without any extra items was so nice

[jackg_]

3D Touch > Haptic Touch

By far.

So so far.

[phar-syed]

I used it to snipe texts without opening them everyday😂

[yulieminaj]

I literally used 3D Touch with everything, haptic touch isn’t the same thing

[johnbouquets]

I just realised 3D touch might be the one reason I was so attached to apple for the past 4 years

[amirdahan]

I loved the “push screen to shoot” option in fps games on the iphone

[SamiLoft]

I loved 3D touch so much! I remember when it started on apple watches

[cyberdasherxd]

To save money on manufacturer and battery life

You’re welcome

[e.a]

I have a feeling it’ll make a huge comeback in future

It was too early for it’s time 😒

[null-]

I also noticed literally EVERYONE in my school doesn’t know 3D Touch existed.

And whenever I showed it to them, they were surprised. I felt like a hero back then. 😂

[scrtpassword]

The 3D Touch made so much sense for the Apple Watch. It’s a great way to introduce a ‘button’ without physically having one. I think it could have been huge had they added it during the iPhone X launch.

[unquestionabletv]

One of the most underrated features. An evolution of it would’ve been to navigate deeper and deeper into folders and such without lifting a finger…just sliding and pressing different depths without lifting a finger during each session…kind of like a cursor.

[jacobhuggard]

I upgraded from 8+ to 11 and I’m so sad. I used 3D touch for everything 😭