The way we interact with our smartphones could be changing in the near future, thanks to new research into flat panel haptics. This technology could allow for more subtle and tactile notifications that use the entire surface of a smartphone screen to create different sensations. Currently, smartphone notifications are often intrusive and distracting, with banners or pop-ups that interrupt whatever the user is doing. However, flat panel haptics could change that by allowing for more nuanced and subtle notifications. For example, users could feel a slight vibration on one side of the screen to indicate a new message, or a … Continue reading Flat Panel Haptics: The Future of Smartphone Notifications?