New screen tech is getting a kick in the rear because of Apple’s new iPhone 6S and 6S+, which apply pressure-sensitive interface interactions to several parts of the operating system.

Just like with the advent of fingerprint scanners, the rollout of new technology on Android devices varies widely by manufacturer and model. But a future where your glass screen can do a lot more than act as a giant slab of glass and metal is clearly on the horizon.

Why this matters: While Apple follows Android in a lot of areas, 3D Touch is one place where Cupertino has been a leader. The new iPhones let you give a firm press for a popup menu, or explore images, email, and messages quickly with the “peek and pop” feature. Android and iOS often end up mirroring one another with their hottest new tricks, so expect a lot of new phones next year to come with some type of pressure-sensitive screen.

This story, “Synaptics’ Clearforce technology to bring 3D Touch-style screens to Android” was originally published by Greenbot.