Boreas Haptic Blog

Haptic Feedback Explained: Uses and Applications

What is haptic feedback? Broadly speaking, haptic feedback is the use of vibrations and other force mechanisms to mimic various physical sensations. Haptic feedback systems can be classed as either tactile feedback, like differential surface texture and vibrations, or kinesthetic haptics, which...

Solid State Technology: What It Is and Its Applications

Steady-state technology is nothing new. The term accompanies the birth of the semiconductor industry and the introduction of computer chips. However, interest in the technology has picked up in recent months as rumors have swirled that Apple will replace the side buttons on its iPhone 15 Pro models...

Physical Buttons vs Solid State Buttons in Cell Phones

Solid-state haptic buttons are nothing new. With the iPhone 7, Apple introduced a solid-state home button that emulated the sensation of a push button through haptic technology. Interest in the technology has renewed due to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's recent announcement that the upcoming iPhone...

Next Gen Phones: What the Smartphones of the Future Look Like

The future of smartphones belongs to next-gen phones. These phones differ from earlier iterations of smartphone technology in several key ways. They're faster, more powerful, and more durable. Next-gen phone systems have powerful integrated cameras with phenomenal photo quality, offer greater...

Haptic Buttons: What They Are and Their Impact on Smartphone Design

You probably remember the novelty of switching over from your flip phone to your first smartphone. As you marveled at the futuristic device, one of the first features to strike you was the absence of a mechanical keyboard. With a flat touch screen dominating the phone's surface, the virtual...