One of the PS5's best features is being tested for iPhone and iPad

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iPhone and iPad users might be about to get a gaming upgrade, courtesy of one of the PS5’s most interesting features.

As part of the iOS 15.4 beta, MacRumors has uncovered an upgrade that will see the PS5 DualSense controller’s adaptive triggers become compatible with iPhone and iPad apps. On the PS5, this feature allows differing levels of tension to be applied to the triggers, making them slightly more difficult to press in at certain points during a game for a more immersive experience. Think of the tension of a taut bowstring, for instance, and you get the effect that’s being generated.

Though you can already pair a PS5 DualSense controller with an iPhone or iPad, the iOS devices don’t have support for the pad’s more advanced features, such as those adaptive triggers and the subtle details of the haptic feedback rumble functionality built into the controller. Apple also sells Sony's controller direct, so it's clear the company likes the PS5 pad. 

On top of that, the update will introduce a slew of new emoji, from salutes to kidney beans, as well as improvements to the Face ID facial recognition unlock system that will make it work better for glasses wearers and those wearing face masks as the Covid-19 pandemic rolls on.

Though its App Store has now long been a popular destination for casual gamers, recent years have seen Apple finally recognizing the so-called hardcore gamer with its courting of top-tier development talent for the Apple Arcade subscription service, and increased third-party controller peripheral support from the likes of Sony.

But the inclusion of adaptive trigger support is an interesting one here. Who does it really serve at the moment? With the DualSense controller being an option rather than a