TechPhonesiPhonesiOS 17 hints at major iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max design upgradeI’m really looking forward to the new action button, here’s whyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechPhonesiPhonesiOS 17 hints at major iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max design upgradeI’m really looking forward to the new action button, here’s whyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
I’m really looking forward to the new action button, here’s why
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The summer months ending can feel a little sad, but it’s not all doom and gloom because that means cosy autumn days are around the corner, and it also means something exciting is coming - the nextApplelaunch. This year, we’ll be treated to the shiny newiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Maxwhich is something to getveryexcited about.
When is the next Apple Event, exactly? Well, we don’t actually know but we’re expecting it to be sometime in September, most likely around the 12th or 13th.
In the runup to the event, the rumour mill inevitably starts churning out possible new features and upgrades for the new handsets - and 2023 is no different, we’ve already had some pretty solid clues about what could be on its way and there’s one potential design upgrade that has got everyone talking.
An action button looks set to be included on the newiPhoneframe, and I am so here for it!
(Image credit: TikTok/Chenwen1987)
(Image credit: TikTok/Chenwen1987)
Thanks to source code in the latestiOS 17update we’re pretty sure that the action button will allow you to quickly launch apps and change core settings. It’ll most likely include the option to switch on Silent mode as before, as well as to turn on the torch, launch the camera, apply a Focus session or record voice memos - we’re hoping that there will be other configurations available for it too.
I personally think that the new button will be really useful, especially if it means being able to launch the camera even more quickly. Swiping left is fine but it still takes a second so you do sometimes miss a moment. A quick press of a button could totally change that. Similarly turning the torch on and off, when I need light, I need it now and having to tap a button on the screen just isn’t always quick and easy enough.
The action button isn’t a particularly glamourous design change but I reckon it’ll make a world of difference to how you use the phone, especially if you get some personalised control over what the button can do - like if you’re able to set it to open your most used external apps as well.
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