Apple's iPhone 6s revealed (sort of): Leaked pictures show new handset will look almost identical but have new 'Force Touch' screen
- New handset expected to have force touch screen similar to Apple Watch
- Allows users to 'deep press' to access more menus
- Screen could also vibrate to allow more interaction with users
Apple's next iPhone will look almost identical to the current version at first glance, it has been claimed.
However, the handset, expected to be called the 6s and the 6s Plus, they will have a radical overhaul internally - and a new pressure sensitive screen.
9to5Mac claims these images are the first of the phone, which is expected to be unveiled in September and go on sale soon after.
'For fall 2015, Apple is preparing an 'S' iPhone upgrade that superficially preserves the exterior designs of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, but includes a collection of major internal changes,' the site says.
'As expected, these photos show that the next-generation iPhone will have a rear design identical to that of the current iPhone, similar to the transition from the iPhone 5 to iPhone 5S.'
The leaks come just days after Apple began manufacturing the next iPhone
'Apple Inc. has started early production of new iPhone models with a feature called Force Touch, which senses how hard users are pressing down on a screen,' people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.
According to Apple, 'In addition to recognizing touch, Apple Watch senses force, adding a new dimension to the user interface.
'Force Touch uses tiny electrodes around the flexible Retina display to distinguish between a light tap and a deep press, and trigger instant access to a range of contextually specific controls.
'With Force Touch, pressing firmly on the screen brings up additional controls in apps like Messages, Music, and Calendar.
'It also lets you select different watch faces, pause or end a workout, search an address in Maps, and more. Force Touch is the most significant new sensing capability since Multi‑Touch. '
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