Apple patent may reveal the next big step in touchscreens’ evolution

Apple patent may reveal the next big step in touchscreens’ evolution:
What's next for Apple now that it's released a smartphone with a fingerprint scanner? According to one patent spotted by AppleInsider, it looks like Apple is planning to build devices that can perform different functions based on how hard users press down on their screens. The patent describes a pressure-sensitive touch "button" that has three different levels of touch sensitivity that each execute a different command when reached.

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