Overview
- Reports indicate that Apple has ordered capacitive button components from Taiwanese supplier ASE for the iPhone 16 series.
- The new capacitive buttons will replace traditional physical buttons, providing haptic feedback to simulate pressing.
- Apple's shift to capacitive buttons aims to improve the iPhone's durability and water resistance.
- The introduction of capacitive buttons follows Apple's history of using similar technology in other devices like the iPhone 7.
- The iPhone 16 is expected to be announced in September 2024, with other updates possibly including new camera technology and color options.