Definition
Haptic feedback uses tactile vibrations to simulate physical interactions on touch devices. Apple’s Taptic Engine provides precise haptic responses in iPhone and Apple Watch.
Key Points
- 2026-09-25: Jury awarded Taction Technology $5.72B for Taptic Engine patent infringement (US 10,659,885, 10,820,117); non-willful; Apple appealing (2026-09-26-apple-5-7b-haptic-patent-verdict)
- Record patent verdict; likely subject to reduction on appeal