What other uses could the Capture button have on the iPhone 16? We’re thinking about it and the latest information on the action button.
The iPhone was a strange device in its first generations, in fact, since its original design, seeing a single-button mobile phone was very rare. Those from Cupertino have always been conservative in the design of their latest generations of iPhone. In addition to the traditional volume buttons, the famous mute switch has been added. Who would have thought that years later it would be removed in its more Pro version for an action button? The action button replaced the mute switch and for the first time, the iPhone had new functionality in terms of buttons. The plan does not seem to stop there but a new one will come for the iPhone 16 dedicated to the camera. Could it be used for more purposes? Here we reflect
The action button led to more actions on the iPhone 15 Pro
For several generations, since the first Plus era with the iPhone 7, Apple has started separating its flagship devices by functionality. In the case of the iPhone 7 Plus, it was its dual camera lens. Later with the iPhone
The iPhone 7 Plus, the first with two lenses in the camera
Differences in sizes, screen quality, cameras, colors, among other factors, are causes that give end users pause when choosing a model. The biggest change happened the year before with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple is starting to improve its camera with more zoom and isn’t happy with it, he added the action button.
Instead of just setting a dedicated button to ring or mute the iPhone, Apple thought about activating or deactivating other functions of the device. From opening the camera to voice notes, translation features and more, it was a great start for users to interact quickly. Maybe it’s not enough and it’s not fair that only iPhone Pro users can have it.
Apple implemented a new Action button on the side of the iPhone 15 Pro
Project Nova, the new Capture button for the iPhone 16
Just after the launch of the iPhone 15, a report suggested that Apple was considering including a new capture button. A button dedicated to recording videos according to Mark Gurman. The reality is that Apple wants this button to be optimized for content creators who take photos and record videos daily to help them do it faster.
According to Wayne Ma of The Information, the button is already being tested as a prototype. This would be a feature that could attract attention and be essential to sales.
Limiting the button to just camera functions could be a waste. Including more features like the action button would be a bit fairer, but how good do you have to be to surpass it on the iPhone 16?
The iPhone 16 will have a new button
A more intuitive capture button whose purpose goes beyond camera control
What could this new capture button look like? It could be identical to the Touch ID of the iPad Air and iPad. This button will be pressure sensitive, so this might remind us of the days of 3D Touch, remember that? It will be located below the power button, the usual lock button.
In addition to zooming in and out, This can also work to increase and decrease the volume of certain content
By pressing the capture button, it is possible to take photos while recording video with the iPhone
This button could work as a music controller. If you don’t have AirPods Pro, depending on which mode you store the iPhone in or if it’s resting with the screen face down, this controller may be activated when playing Apple Music or Spotify and pressing the respective keys to pause, go from song to song in reverse or vice versa.
What if it also became Touch ID? Despite recent reports from China, Apple may once and for all win the battle for the best device in terms of user authentication. Many competing manufacturers have gotten carried away with the in-display fingerprint sensor, except Apple. It would be a big blow if those from Cupertino dared to include the technology capable of having Touch ID on this button.
Depending on the application used, this new button could have different functions, in addition to the fact that the operating system itself will have to make sense of it beyond what Apple is aiming for at the hardware level. Will we see it across the entire iPhone 16 lineup or will it just be for the iPhone 16 Pro? Will this make sense along with the action button?
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