Overview
- Macworld cites Weibo leaker Setsuna Digital claiming solid‑state button tech has completed functional verification for a 2027 iPhone with no mechanical buttons.
- Tom’s Guide relays a separate rumor that the iPhone 20 could drop physical controls entirely in favor of haptic feedback, though model allocation remains unclear.
- Reports describe vibration and audio cues simulating clicks on Side, volume, Action, and Camera Control areas, reviving a concept Apple shelved during the iPhone 15 cycle.
- Related leaks say the iPhone 18’s Camera Control may remove its capacitive layer and rely on pressure sensing, with piezoelectric elements potentially added in later iterations for localized feedback.
- Bloomberg previously reported a wraparound curved‑glass design to pair with a new UI, and some coverage warns this complexity could push prices higher; none of these details are confirmed by Apple.