Could it be that you have just revealed the purpose of the new solid-state button? So innovative.
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iPhone 16 Could Feature Extra Button, Relocated mmWave Antenna and Haptic Action Button
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Cam Elppa
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Round corners is in Apples DNA. They have actively said that it makes the device feel friendlier. The rounded edges makes it feel more natural. Nothing in nature has sharp edges. This is a deliberate design consideration. Same with their computers screens too.
These rumors are beyond stupid. What's next - Apple to bring back the home button?
mrr
macrumors 65816
Isn’t it high time that the Apple iPhone Pro Max supports the Apple Pencil?
ThomasJL
macrumors 68020
The removal and continual omission of Touch ID on iPhones, while simultaneously being included on Macs and iPads, shows just how much Tim Cook is not a products person.
Cook is a mediocre MBA suit who cares more about maximizing profits and pleasing shareholders than about proving products with the best functionality.
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Maybe it will be for screenshots/screen recording? That would be cool!
The current way of taking them is awkward, having to readjust your whole grip on the phone. Plus since it’s the volume button right across from the power one, I inadvertently take screenshots sometimes when I’m just trying to lock my phone, especially with a case on where you have to squeeze a little harder
If it’s customizable that would be even better!
The current way of taking them is awkward, having to readjust your whole grip on the phone. Plus since it’s the volume button right across from the power one, I inadvertently take screenshots sometimes when I’m just trying to lock my phone, especially with a case on where you have to squeeze a little harder
If it’s customizable that would be even better!
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100%, I was just about to make a similar reply about how it’s more organic with rounded edges.
Square-cornered screens look so cold and outdated now. I wish I could get a TV with rounded edges tbh. Today’s TVs look so ugly in a room, they don’t blend into the decor in the slightest
Steve-Jobz
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TalkieToaster
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I like this idea. It's good to have buttons instead of hopelessly drilling down to functionality
gaximus
macrumors 68020
The volume buttons act like a shutter button. And I have my action button set as a camera button, and when the camera is open it acts as I shutter button(haven’t tried it with other settings)
gaximus
macrumors 68020
I have never once wished to have touchID over FaceId, even when wearing ski goggles and a ski mask, I’m wearing gloves. I have wished for landscape FaceID, and that came true so I’m pretty happy.
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I'm not sure what part of this there is to disagree with? That I never wished for TouchID over FaceID, that I'm happy with it working in landscape. If your going to disagree, please comment to explain yourself.
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Defend what??????? Everyone realizes the stuff posted on here as 'news', leaks' is a bunch of made up crap....
Nope...newest "rumor" is that it will be a tri-fold and have a 15 in screen.
If this were attributed to Gurman or Kuo, I'd say Apple security has not only identified their leaks but quietly flipped and/or impersonated them just to screw with the rumor mill
Solid State buttons should have already been here.
Apple not paying enough attention to its Most popular product that makes up over 50% of its revenue
Apple not paying enough attention to its Most popular product that makes up over 50% of its revenue
So MR can’t tell it’s going to be used to take photos like a point n shoot? I would anticipate they’d just move the action button from one side to the other, otherwise it’s too many buttons.
glsillygili
macrumors 6502a
All case makers have to do is put a capacitive pad under the button on their case.
sideshowuniqueuser
macrumors 68040
Replacing the mute switch (that allowed you to accurately mute the sound, in the dark, simply by feel) with the Action Button was the biggest iPhone 15 downgrade.
They could rescue that by not only bringing it back, but also keeping the Action Button as an extra button, AND, making the mute switch into a programmable Action Switch, so those that don't use the mute functionality, can give it some other purpose.
E.g. I have a friend who switches his phone on and off from work mode, and sometimes forgets, so this would make it easy for him to check.
Oh, and One More Thing...
Put the on/off button back on top of the phone. Again, renabling easy control of buttons by feel without looking.
They could rescue that by not only bringing it back, but also keeping the Action Button as an extra button, AND, making the mute switch into a programmable Action Switch, so those that don't use the mute functionality, can give it some other purpose.
E.g. I have a friend who switches his phone on and off from work mode, and sometimes forgets, so this would make it easy for him to check.
Oh, and One More Thing...
Put the on/off button back on top of the phone. Again, renabling easy control of buttons by feel without looking.
The way things are going, not going to be surprised if they make an AppleBerry.
1 - I was just responding to someone who said "where have all the Apple fans gone?"
2 - To answer your genuine curiosity with your loaded and bait worthy question, I answer because I like to call out stupid comments, disguised as knowledge, based on biased opinion, and not facts.
I am not sure where you get this ridiculous notion that was offended. Please enlighten how, without resorting to pointless opinions not based on facts. Where did I give a single example where I was personally offended?
Probably 95% of the haters posting on MR own and use an Apple device daily. Therefore, they cannot be haters. They are just very critical which is fine, i think.
yea...Apple wants buttons to come back?! are we going back in time...too much buttons means too much confusion for the user
