touch-optimized software

noun

UK /tʌtʃ ˈɒptɪmaɪzd ˈsɒftweə/

US /tʌtʃ ˈɑːptɪmaɪzd ˈsɔːftwer/

Software made to work well when you tap it with your fingers.

The tablet game is touch-optimized software, so the buttons are big and easy to tap.

SYNONYMS

touch-friendly software finger-friendly software touchscreen software tap-optimized software

RELATED WORDS

touchscreen user interface mobile app gesture control usability

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software designed with large buttons and simple gestures for touchscreens.

The museum kiosk runs touch-optimized software with big icons for visitors.

3. Apps built to respond quickly and accurately to finger taps and swipes.

Kids' drawing apps are touch-optimized software that reacts instantly to little fingers.

4. Programs adjusted so touch input works as well as a mouse or keyboard.

The team made the map tool touch-optimized software so people could zoom with two fingers.