Tumblr 5.0 For iOS Supports 3D Touch And Live Photos

Tumblr has released a new version for iPhone. It is called Tumblr 5.0 for iOS. This update brings two new tools: Live Photos and 3D Touch. Both tools were first made by Apple. They help you share more lively pictures.

What are Live Photos?

Live Photos started in iOS 9.1. Apple added them for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. A Live Photo is a short moving picture. It also records sound. The motion lasts about one second before the picture and one second after. After the motion, the phone saves a normal 12‑megapixel still photo.

Live Photos feel like a tiny video. You can see a smile, a wave, or a splash. The sound adds extra feeling. The feature is built into the camera app. You turn it on with a simple button.

How Tumblr 5.0 Uses Live Photos

Apple opened Live Photos to developers. This means other apps can add support. Tumblr is the first big social network to do this. The new Tumblr 5.0 app lets you post Live Photos just like normal pictures.

To use it, you need an iPhone 6s or 6s Plus. You also need to update the app to the latest version. After updating, sign in to your Tumblr account. The app will ask for permission to access your photos. Give it permission.

When you create a new post, you will see Live Photos in your photo library. They look like regular photos, but a small icon appears on top of them. This icon tells you the picture is a Live Photo.

After you publish the post, the Live Photo stays in the feed. Other users will see the same icon on the side of the picture. They can then play the Live Photo.

Using 3D Touch with Live Photos

3D Touch is a pressure‑sensitive feature on some iPhones. It works on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. To see a Live Photo, press firmly on the picture. The motion and sound will start playing.

If your iPhone does not have 3D Touch, you can still watch the Live Photo. Just tap and hold the Live Photo icon. The picture will play in a small window.

Here are simple steps to view a Live Photo on Tumblr:

• Find a post with the Live Photo icon.
• If you have 3D Touch, press hard on the picture.
• If you do not have 3D Touch, tap and hold the icon.
• The motion and sound will start automatically.

These steps work for any Live Photo on Tumblr, not just your own posts.

Other 3D Touch Features in Tumblr

Besides Live Photos, Tumblr 5.0 adds more 3D Touch shortcuts.

• App icon search: Press firmly on the Tumblr app icon on your home screen. A search bar appears. You can type a word and search across the whole site.
• Peek at a profile: Press hard on a user’s name or avatar in the feed. A small preview (Peek) of their profile shows up.
• Pop to open: After the Peek, press a little harder. The full profile (Pop) opens.
• Message from Peek: While the Peek window is open, swipe up. A new message window opens, ready to send a note to that user.

These shortcuts make it faster to find people and start conversations. They work only on iPhones that support 3D Touch.

FAQ

Do I need an iPhone 6s to use Live Photos on Tumblr?

Yes. Live Photos were created for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Older iPhones cannot capture Live Photos, so they cannot post them.

Can Android users see Live Photos on Tumblr?

Android users will see a static picture. The motion and sound are only available on iOS devices that support Live Photos.

What if I turn off 3D Touch on my iPhone?

You can still view Live Photos. Just tap and hold the Live Photo icon instead of pressing hard.

Is the Live Photo feature free?

Yes. It is part of the free Tumblr app. No extra payment is needed.

Conclusion

Tumblr 5.0 for iOS brings Apple’s Live Photos and 3D Touch to the platform. iPhone 6s owners can share moving pictures with sound. They can also use pressure shortcuts to search, peek, and message. The update makes Tumblr feel more interactive and fun. Try the new version today and see how easy it is to share life in motion.