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Apple to Expand Action Button to Entire iPhone 16 Lineup

The new capacitive-type button will replace the traditional mute switch and feature a force sensor, with different sizes being tested for the button.

Overview

  • Apple plans to expand the Action Button to the entire iPhone 16 lineup, replacing the traditional mute switch.
  • The new Action Button will be a capacitive-type button, functioning similarly to the Touch ID Home button on older iPhone models.
  • The Action Button will feature a force sensor, allowing it to detect changes in pressure and potentially trigger different actions based on the force applied.
  • Apple has experimented with different sizes for the Action Button, with some prototypes featuring a larger button resembling the volume buttons.
  • The Action Button is also expected to be included in the next generation of the budget-friendly iPhone SE fourth-generation, set for a 2025 launch.