Apple is set to unveil the next-generation iPhone 15 series at a fall event in September. The upcoming lineup will arrive as the successors to the current generation iPhone 14 models. There have been plenty of leaks and rumors about the iPhone 15 series revealing dynamic islands on all models, bumped up batteries, the shift to USB-C port, and more. Now, a deep dive in to the fourth beta of iOS 17 code has revealed some interesting details. Read on to know more below.
iOS 17 code reveals action button options on the iPhone 15 Pro models
Apple has stuck to the traditional Mute switch for the past 16 years on the iPhone models. There have been speculations that the Cupertino-based tech giant might replace it with a custom button called the Action button. It is also found on the Apple Watch Ultra. Leaked cases for the iPhone 15 Pro Max have also revealed a smaller cutout for the button compared to the cutout for Mute switch.
The folks at MacRumors have found nine different use cases of the Action button in the fourth beta release of the iOS 17 code. Users will get the option to customize various actions. Check a list of the assignment options below:
- Quick access to accessibility features like VoiceOver, Assistive Touch, Zoom, and more
- Access to Shortcuts users have created
- Silent mode which will toggle all sounds off via a tap
- Launching the camera app and also enabling the user to take a photo/video with a single press
- Activate or Deactivate Focus mode
- Turn on or off the Flashlight
- Activate the Magnifier app
- Launch the Translate app and start a conversation or text translation with a single press
- Start or stop recording a voice memo
All the above nine functions will likely be trigged by tapping the Action button once. If the report indeed turns out to be true, it will be a helpful change compared to the Mute switch that otherwise limits usage. It also remains to be seen if Apple will introduce the Action button only for the Pro variants or make it available on non-pro versions as well.
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