Apple might phase out mute switch with revamped Action Button on all iPhone 16 models
economictimes.indiatimes.comApple is gearing up to introduce a significant upgrade to its iPhone line-up with the upcoming iPhone 16 series, slated for release in the second half of 2024.
Reports suggest that a key highlight of this series will be the introduction of a redesigned 'Action Button' across all models, providing enhanced functionality and user configurability.
Evolution Of The Action Button
The Action Button made its debut in the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, replacing the traditional mute switch.
Known for its versatility, the Action Button on these models allowed users to customise its functions, ranging from toggling ringer modes to launching apps and enabling accessibility features.
Building on the success of the iPhone 15 Pro models, Apple is set to expand the reach of the Action Button by incorporating it into all four models of the iPhone 16 line-up.
This marks a departure from the iPhone 15 series, where the non-Pro models lacked this customisable button. According to insights from MacRumors, the Action Button is expected to undergo a significant revamp in the upcoming series.
What To Expect From The Revamped Action Button?
Unlike its mechanical predecessor, the redesigned Action Button on the iPhone 16 series is expected to use a speriscoe camera to adopt a capacitive-style functionality, akin to the iPhone SE (2022) home button.
Codenamed Atlas, this upgraded button is anticipated to detect pressure levels, potentially offering a more nuanced user experience.
Internal documentation hints at the inclusion of «tact-switching functionality,» although specific details remain undisclosed at this stage.
The Action Button's capabilities are expected to extend beyond its current range, with reports suggesting the addition
