--- title: Best iPhone Apps With 3D Touch description: The iPhone 6s comes with a pressure-sensitive screen, and here are the best apps to take advantage of this new feature. canonical: https://time.com/4154675/best-iphone-apps-3d-touch/ author: Lisa Eadicicco article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2015-12-18T18:10:26.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T04:44:15.020Z article:section: Business og:title: 15 Apps That Show Off the iPhone's Biggest New Feature og:description: These apps work great on the iPhone 6s og:url: https://time.com/4154675/best-iphone-apps-3d-touch/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: TIME og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: 15 Apps That Show Off the iPhone's Biggest New Feature twitter:description: These apps work great on the iPhone 6s twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # 15 Apps That Show Off the iPhone's Biggest New Feature > Sponsored content. 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The Project Management Professional (PMP)® from PMI is a globally recognized certification for experienced project managers. For those newer to the field, PMI's Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® is a common starting point. Other notable certifications include those focused on agile methodologies, such as the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)®, and program management certifications like the Program Management Professional (PgMP)®. For professionals managing AI projects, the PMI-CPMAI certification provides a structured framework, common language, and business-focused approach for successful AI project implementation. #### How does PMI support career growth for professionals? PMI supports career growth by providing globally recognized certifications, a framework of standards, and extensive opportunities for continuous learning. Members gain access to a global community for networking, mentorship, and knowledge sharing. The organization also produces research and thought leadership on emerging trends, helping professionals stay current with skills in areas like AI, agile practices, and strategic business management. These resources are designed to help professionals at all levels enhance their skills and advance their careers. #### What is the PMBOK® Guide? The PMBOK® Guide, or A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, is PMI’s foundational guide to generally accepted project management knowledge and practice. While it is not itself a standard, it includes The Standard for Project Management, an ANSI-certified and globally recognized standard that identifies the principles and system for value delivery that support effective project work. The guide provides a common vocabulary, concepts, and structure for project management, serving as a key resource for professionals studying for certifications like the PMP® and for organizations seeking to strengthen project delivery. #### How is AI changing project management? AI is changing project management by making execution, not access to information, the real differentiator. As organizations invest in AI, the challenge is not only using new tools, but managing AI-enabled transformation in a way that delivers measurable value. Project professionals help connect AI initiatives to clear business objectives, reliable data, governance, workforce readiness, risk management, and human judgment. 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Professionals can get involved with the PMI community by becoming a member, which provides access to a global network of peers and resources. Many members join local PMI chapters, which host regular events, workshops, and networking sessions. Online, PMI's projectmanagement.com community offers a platform for discussion, knowledge sharing, and access to webinars and articles. Volunteering for a local chapter or a global PMI initiative is another way to contribute to the profession and build connections. #### What is the difference between PMP and CAPM? The PMP (Project Management Professional)® and CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)® are both certifications offered by PMI, but they target professionals at different career stages. The CAPM is an entry-level certification designed for individuals with little or no project experience, validating their understanding of fundamental project management knowledge and terminology. The PMP is for experienced project managers and requires a combination of formal education and years of documented project leadership experience, making it a more advanced and globally recognized certification. #### How does PMI support social impact? PMI supports social impact by helping individuals, nonprofits, NGOs, and communities use project management to turn purpose into measurable outcomes. Through the PMI Educational Foundation, PMI expands access to project management education for youth worldwide, including underserved and underrepresented populations. Through Project Managers Without Borders, PMI connects chapters and volunteers with nonprofits and NGOs that need project management expertise to strengthen the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of social initiatives. 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This means the screen is pressure-sensitive, so pressing harder in certain apps unlocks new features. But not all apps are compatible with 3D Touch; it’s up to developers to integrate the feature into their products. A decent selection of apps supported 3D Touch when the iPhone 6s launched in September. But over the past few months, tons of apps have been optimized to support 3D Touch. Here’s a look at some iPhone apps that have made the best use of 3D Touch so far. ### Kitchen Stories  Lisa Eadicicco The Kitchen Stories app uses 3D Touch to add quick shortcuts to recipes and shopping lists. Pressing down on the app icon launches a Quick Actions menu where you can choose to view the recipe of the day, open the last recipe you viewed, look at your shopping list, or create a recipe. These are all very handy, but perhaps the most useful addition is the ability to preview recipes within the app. Holding your finger down on a recipe will launch a preview window that shows you how long the dish takes to make and how difficult it is before you commit to reading the whole recipe. ### Badland 2  Lisa Eadicicco _Badland 2_ is one example of how 3D Touch can be used to change gameplay controls in mobile games. In the original _Badland_ game, the player would need to consistently tap the screen to keep his or her character in flight. The new version, however, incorporates 3D Touch so that players can leave a finger planted on screen during gameplay. Simply apply more or less pressure to change the speed and height of the character. ### Starbucks  Lisa Eadicicco Coffee addicts will appreciate Starbucks’ latest app addition. Holding a finger down on the Starbucks app icon provides a quick shortcut to pay, reload a card, place an order, or view nearby stores. ### Target  Lisa Eadicicco The Target app also has some helpful options: holding down on the app symbol lets users quickly access the store’s weekly ad, scan an item to discover its price in store, add an item to a shipping list, or search for a product. ### Ticketmaster  Lisa Eadicicco Ticketmaster wants to eliminate the hassle of digging around in an app, loading a webpage, or retrieving an email when you need to flash your ticket at the door. Pressing down on the Ticketmaster icon pulls up a shortcut to your tickets as well as popular events, favorites, and a general search. ### Google Drive  Lisa Eadicicco Those who live their lives on Google’s apps, especially when it comes to work-related documents and productivity, will appreciate this shortcut. To search for a document or immediately jump into uploading photos, hold down on the Google Drive app icon. ### LinkedIn  Lisa Eadicicco It’s easier to quickly reach out to professional contacts with LinkedIn’s 3D Touch shortcut. Users can send a message by just holding down on the app icon. Other shortcuts include a quick link to your recent activity, a general search, and creating a new post. ### Breakneck  Lisa Eadicicco Like _Badland 2_, _Breakneck_ is another game that allows the player to achieve more precision through the use of 3D Touch. The idea behind the game is simple: don’t crash. Pressing down harder on the right or left of the screen tilts and banks the spacecraft in that direction. The harder the player presses, the more dramatic the tilt. ### Whole Foods  Lisa Eadicicco The Whole Foods app makes it easier to see sales, recipes, and your shopping list quickly while at the grocery store. Shoppers can access any of these three options by pressing and holding down on the Whole Foods app icon. ### Citymapper  Lisa Eadicicco Citymapper’s 3D Touch shortcuts allow commuters and travelers to find their way home with a single tap. Holding down on the app pulls up a quick link to “Get Me Home,” meaning the app will know exactly which route to take before it’s even launched. ### Facebook  Lisa Eadicicco There’s a lot going on in Facebook’s app, and it’s easy to get distracted browsing through the Newsfeed. The social network’s 3D Touch shortcuts make it easier to start a post without getting buried in updates. ### Bandit’s Shark Showdown!  Lisa Eadicicco In _Bandit’s Shark Showdown!_, players are tasked with out-swimming various foes, which can include various types of sea life from small fish to large sharks. Applying a small amount of pressure with allows the player to boost. What’s interesting about this game, though, is that the ocean creatures are designed to learn from your previous moves and adapt to beat them. The app has been licensed by the John Hopkins School of Medicine to be used [as a training tool for stroke victims](http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/11/23/helping-hand-annals-of-medicine-karen-russell). Using 3D Touch in the game can help regain fine finger control. ### Twitter  Lisa Eadicicco Twitter’s 3D Touch shortcut makes it easier to send out a tweet on a moment’s notice. The shortcut tells the app to open to a new blank tweet rather than the app’s home feed, which can be helpful for those who need to get thoughts out quickly. ### TripAdvisor  Lisa Eadicicco TripAdvisor is another example of how 3D Touch can be used to bring out the core features of an app that’s complex and rich. The Quick Shortcuts menu makes it easy to find things nearby, like activities, restaurants, and hotels, without having to sift through TripAdvisor’s app. ### iMaschine 2  Lisa Eadicicco iMaschine 2 is one of few apps that showcase how 3D Touch can be used for creating music on the go. The app is essentially meant to turn your iPhone or iPad into a full-blown solution for music production, but its 3DTouch shortcuts are particularly useful. Pressing down on a drum pad will change rate of note repeat, which saves music makers a few taps. 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