Apple Officially Retires the Iconic Home Button With the iPhone 16e

The iPhone 16e marks the end of an era as Apple removes the Home button, replacing it with Face ID and gesture navigation.

The iPhone 16e, launched as the successor to the iPhone SE line, eliminates the Home button entirely from Apple's product lineup.
First introduced in 2007, the Home button was a key feature for navigating iPhones and included functionalities like Touch ID and Siri activation over the years.
Apple's transition to Face ID and gesture-based navigation has been gradual, with the Home button phased out of flagship models since 2017's iPhone X.
The removal of the Home button allows for larger screens and reduced bezels, aligning with modern smartphone design trends.
While some users mourn the loss of the tactile button, Apple highlights the improved security and convenience of Face ID as the future of iPhone navigation.