Apple has been playing the ‘button’ saga lately. Last year, the giant added a new action button to the iPhone 15 Pro models, and now we have one Brand new camera control buttons Across the entire iPhone 16 lineup. It looks like Apple won’t stop there, with rumors indicating that next year’s iPhone 17 Pro may feature another button. According to leaker Majin BuuApple is testing its iPhone 17 Pro with a new button that will replace the existing volume keys. Additionally, it will also completely remove the less-loved action buttons.
This means that Apple will combine the volume keys and action buttons into one button on the iPhone 17 Pro. At the moment, it doesn’t seem clear how the button will work. That said, we can expect something similar to camera control buttons. Apple may allow users to adjust volume with a swipe and trigger customizable shortcuts with a press. Different current action button While it only responds to press and hold actions, the new button can let you do more with light and hard presses, like camera controls on the iPhone 16.
We already know Apple is working on it iPhone 17 seriesWhich will come in 2025. Furthermore, there are also rumors that Apple will launch new iPhone 17 slim Or the iPhone 17 Air, which will replace the Plus model. This could be the thinnest iPhone in the entire lineup.
To achieve a sleek and slim design, Apple can experiment with all kinds of ideas, including new buttons and functionality. If the iPhone 17 Slim/Air has fewer button cutouts in a thinner metal frame, it will be more durable and can withstand accidental bending. Otherwise, the iPhone 17 Slim may not be as durable, as it is likely to be extremely thin. Therefore, it makes sense to introduce the new rumored physical buttons across the entire lineup.
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With new buttons comes a learning curve. If the rumored iPhone 17 Pro action-volume button sees the light of day, you’ll have to adjust the volume with a swipe. It wouldn’t be a bad change, but it wouldn’t be as simple as pressing the volume keys.
We may miss the volume keys We miss the classic mute switch on the iPhone. By combining the action buttons and volume keys, I hope Apple improves the overall functionality. It should feel like an upgrade, not just another unnecessary change. Anyway, whenever Apple makes any new change, people get used to it with time.
It’s worth knowing that Majin Buu has a mixed track record, so we’ll take this leak with a pinch of salt for now. Also, it’s also possible that Apple is experimenting with different design prototypes, so there’s no certainty that this specific concept will be implemented.
