iPhone 16 Could Feature Extra Button, Relocated mmWave Antenna and Haptic Action Button

[MacRumors]

The upcoming iPhone 16 models may be equipped with an extra button, according to Weibo leaker Instant Digital, who has shared accurate details on Apple's plans in the past. Instant Digital claims that there is a "great chance" of getting an additional button, with Apple also planning to relocate the mmWave antenna to the left of the device instead of the right to accommodate the change.

The iPhone 16 Pro Action Button will supposedly sit flush with the device, as Apple is expected to transition to solid-state technology for the button rather than the current standard button design.

Though changes are expected to the Action Button, the volume keys and the power keys are said to remain the same with no changes. These buttons are not solid-state at the current time, though Apple's plans could change.

The information shared by Instant Digital echoes details that MacRumors published in late September highlighting the extra button that is expected to come to the iPhone 16. Apple is calling this button the "Capture Button" internally, but it continues to be unclear what exactly it will be used for. The button will be located under the power button on the right side of the device, and it will be a capacitive button rather than a standard button.

We also previously outlined the repositioning of the mmWave antenna to the space under the volume buttons, and the adoption of solid-state technology for the Action Button. Our sources have indicated that the new button is set to be introduced on all iPhone 16 models, including the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models.

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[psxp]

Maybe a bigger focus on Camera's and photographs in the next round - act like a "shutter" button.

 

[Aluminum213]

*throws iPhone 15 Pro Max in the garbage*

 

[zorinlynx]

Does capacitative mean it won't work with a case on? I rather like the sides of my phone to be protected.

 

[thegerman]

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[zakarhino]

"The iPhone 16 Pro Action Button will supposedly sit flush with the device"

Come on, this is stupid. I like the idea of solid state buttons (so long as they are compatible with gloves) but having them flush with the device will make it a lot harder to locate and press.

Now that physical capture/camera button.... NEED 🤤

 

[boak]

One major selling point of iPhone was its simplicity with the small number of buttons, with each button's purpose known just by intuition.

 

[eatrains]

More buttons, more cameras, can they just make a new 5.4" (or smaller) mini?

 

[t0rqx]

Serious this is Apple kneejerking. Knowing it isnt able to innovate anymore. Now adding buttons instead of removing them. This is going to be an expensive button, as the user will pay $100 dollar extra for this feature.

 

[gimarbazat]

Still a screen with round corners like the CRT monitors and of course the notch.

 

[steve09090]

Serious this is Apple kneejerking. Knowing it isnt able to innovate anymore. Now adding buttons instead of removing them. This is going to be an expensive button, as the user will pay $100 dollar extra for this feature.

This is based on nothing more than knocking Apple. No substance, purely boring speculation.

 

[steve09090]

The upcoming iPhone 16 models may be equipped with an extra button, according to Weibo leaker Instant Digital, who has shared accurate details on Apple's plans in the past. Instant Digital claims that there is a "great chance" of getting an additional button, with Apple also planning to relocate the mmWave antenna to the left of the device instead of the right to accommodate the change.

When the current action button becomes so useful that I want another, I see no need for an extra one.

 

[CharlesShaw]

How about a button for every function, while we’re at it?

 

[antiprotest]

Apple Defenders have been comparatively silent on here for several days. I am surprised. Is it getting to be too much even for them? Nah.

 

[bryanc28]

“Still a screen with round corners like the CRT monitors and of course the notch.”

may be the notch will be gone by iPhone 25

 

[steve09090]

Apple Defenders have been comparatively silent on here for several days. I am surprised. Is it getting to be too much even for them? Nah.

I usually defend Apple, and I’m still here.

Objectively -
Don't need or want another button.
Irrelevant if it’s haptic, solid state or whatever.

I don’t base what I like or don’t like on 50/50 rumours as if it’s a fact.

Dont care about the lightning cable on accessories. As someone else pointed out. Charging once every 2 months is not a big deal. My Eve Room (temp gauge) still charges with micro USB!

I'm interested that the Apple haters are on here…. All the time. Completely subjective complaints with little or no substance. Like it’s their life mission to put down Apple. It’s rather pathetic. I say "get a life"

 

[smulji]

Maybe a bigger focus on Camera's and photographs in the next round - act like a "shutter" button.

You mean like the last 2 to 3 years?

 

[corinthos]

Extra button? Ready to upgrade from iPhone 15 PM ASAP!

 

[eawmp1]

More buttons? Steve is rolling over in his grave.

 

[Hoyboy]

I usually defend Apple, and I’m still here.

Objectively -
Don't need or want another button.
Irrelevant if it’s haptic, solid state or whatever.

I don’t base what I like or don’t like on 50/50 rumours as if it’s a fact.

Dont care about the lightning cable on accessories. As someone else pointed out. Charging once every 2 months is not a big deal. My Eve Room (temp gauge) still charges with micro USB!

I'm interested that the Apple haters are on here…. All the time. Completely subjective complaints with little or no substance. Like it’s their life mission to put down Apple. It’s rather pathetic. I say "get a life"

It’s as if they’ve said something to personally offend you that you feel the need to defend Apple as if it is a family member and make a comment telling these “haters” to get a life.

Genuinely curious to know why it bothers you so much if someone makes a negative comment about a company that couldn’t care less about what you think.

 

[J.A.K.]

BRING BACK TOUCH ID!

I will not rest until we have our right to touch our phones restored!

THUMB PRINT! THUMB PRINT! THUMB PRINT!

 

[scorpio vega]

Apple Defenders have been comparatively silent on here for several days. I am surprised. Is it getting to be too much even for them? Nah.

Nah it’s just entertaining watching you guys whine daily lol

 

[bobdobalina]

Dedicated camera button in a right-handed and ergonomic position, finally.

 

[scorpio vega]

Genuinely curious to know why it bothers you so much if someone makes a negative comment about a company that couldn’t care less about what you think.

It’s weird really especially on an enthusiast site. It’s like me despising android but spending all my time in the android forums (I do occasionally) complaining and trashing it.

The only thing worse than being an apologist is someone whining about it daily lol. To at this point I’d say go android 🤷‍♀️

 

[Hoyboy]

It’s weird really especially on an enthusiast site. It’s like me despising android but spending all my time in the android forums (I do occasionally) complaining and trashing it.

The only thing worse than being an apologist is someone whining about it daily lol. To at this point I’d say go android 🤷‍♀️

I get that but people can be unhappy and voice their opinions about decisions Apple make and at the same time still appreciate things they do well.

It seems like if anyone says anything negative about Apple on here they are automatically branded a “hater” or a troll