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watchOS 2.0 introduced the concept of semantic haptics with the `-[WKInterfaceDevice playHaptic:]` API. I would really like to use this on iOS. Being able to have a consistent set of haptic & audio queues to use for well-defined UX events would bring a level of polish and consistency to iOS apps that is difficult to achieve today. As a contractor, most large companies aren’t interested in investing in sound design for their apps; as an independent developer I simply don’t have the resources for recording and implementing professional-quality sound design. As both, the only public option I have for device vibration is the somewhat clumsy `AudioServicesPlaySystemSound (kSystemSoundID_Vibrate)` API. Having the ability to simply call `playHaptic:` at the appropriate times would be great.

This could also be an accessibility boon, as it would provide a common vocabulary for non-visual UX feedback. I think it would be a great augmentation for a VoiceOver interface that—while powerful—is relatively one dimensional.