axiom-haptics

Implement custom haptic feedback on iOS using Core Haptics by defining transient and continuous haptic events to control actuators. This enables creation of complex tactile experiences and audio-haptic synchronization for engaging user interactions.

UIFeedbackGenerator provides simple system-defined haptic patterns for common interactions like button taps, while Core Haptics offers granular control over actuators for custom patterns and complex audio-haptic synchronization.

Use AHAP files to define synchronized audio and haptic patterns on iOS through JSON-based formatting. This approach supports advanced integration of complex tactile experiences with corresponding audio cues.

Follow haptic design principles of causality, harmony, and utility when adding tactile feedback to an iOS app. These principles ensure haptic events reinforce digital interactions intuitively without overwhelming the user.

Use continuous haptic events for ongoing tactile sensations during drag-and-drop operations, and transient events for discrete moments like a button tap completion. This distinction ensures appropriate tactile confirmation for different interaction types.

Implementing iOS haptic feedback requires addressing specific debugging and performance considerations to maintain tactile system responsiveness. Properly managing Core Haptics and UIFeedbackGenerator calls prevents degraded UX and ensures timely feedback delivery.