Overview
- The claim originated in a Weibo post by leaker Instant Digital and was reported by multiple outlets on Friday as an unconfirmed rumor.
- Under the reported design, a single tap of the camera button would continue to open the Camera app and a long press would trigger the shortcut or function previously assigned to the Action button.
- The leak places the change in the second half of 2027 and links it to Apple’s expected 20th‑anniversary iPhone redesign, though no models were named.
- Coverage notes two technical precedents that could make the move possible: the iPhone Duo already lacks a separate Action button and iOS 27 moved Visual Intelligence into the Camera app, freeing the long‑press gesture.
- Outlets emphasize the report is speculative because Instant Digital has a mixed track record and Apple has not confirmed the plan, so the detail, timing, and user impact remain uncertain.