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I've been wondering if I was missing out on the iPhone's 3D touch feature, for interacting with photos, messages, etc. The author didn't mention missing it, so I guess I'm not.

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When it was first introduced, I used it very rarely.

With iOS 10, I've started using it frequently, many times per day.

So the answer, at least for me, has changed dramatically very recently. If I were already considering a move away from iOS, I would never have started using the new iOS 10 3D touch stuff to begin with, and therefore wouldn't know what I was missing.

I'm in the same boat. I switched from the 6 to 7, so this has been my first real usage of 3d touch and it's actually very useful. I even discovered recently that the flashlight has 3 brightness settings exposed via 3d touch.

I haven't found it very useful. Certainly not a reason to choose iPhone over Android. I have other reasons (like privacy concerns and ecosystem lock in).

Honest question - Why would you say Android is worse at ecosystem lock-in than iOS?

I am not saying it is worse I am saying I am locked into Apple's ecosystem. :)

Not the parent, but Android allows easy installation of arbitrary APKs downloaded from anywhere. Also, there are multiple app stores on Android, like Amazon.

voluntary Ecosystem lock-in is actually the reason I moved back to iOS. I use an iPad pro, and I don't believe there's a better tablet out there. I use Macbook Pros both at work and at home. Having all of those devices perfectly in sync is amazing for my productivity.

I tried too, but I can't find a use for tablets. As long as there is my laptop around, I never reach for the tablet.

Same as with the Samsung Note pen.

3D touch, like the Touch Bar, was an uninspired gimmick.

On both counts I couldn't disagree more.

I use Force Touch every time I pick up my phone and especially on list views it allows for far more functionality. Touch Bar is nothing more than a nice looking contextual menu. I assume toolbars are a gimmick too ?

I've never used an iPhone with Force Touch: Is it different from a long press? In functionality, and in resulting experience.

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