Apple’s upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will feature a new action button that will replace the traditional Ring/Silent switch that has been a staple of the iPhone since its launch in 2007. Here’s what you can expect from it.

Like the Action button on the Apple Watch Ultra, Apple’s new Action button, which will be exclusive to the premium iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models, is expected to be a mechanical button that allows users to manually activate one of several customizable functions. .

Based on code found in iOS 17 beta by a contributor MacRumors By Steve Moser The “Action” button will be able to activate the following options that users can configure in the settings and assign to different actions.

• Special features : Access a variety of accessibility settings like VoiceOver, Zoom, AssistiveTouch and more.
• shortcuts : Launch a shortcut created in or downloaded from the Shortcuts app, such as sending a message, playing a playlist, or controlling smart home devices.
• silent mode : Turn silent mode on or off to mute or unmute the ringtone and notifications, similar to the Ring/Silent switch on current iPhone models.
• Cell : Launch the Camera app and/or take a photo or video with a single tap on the action button.
• Flashlight : Turn the flashlight on the back of the device on or off.
• Focus : Turn focus mode on or off.
• screen magnifier : Enable the Magnifier app to use the iPhone camera as a magnifying glass to enlarge small text or objects.
• Translator : Launch the Translator app and start a speech or text translation with one click on the Action button.
• Voice reminders : Start or stop recording voice memos using the Voice Memos app.

The standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models are expected to retain the traditional Ring/Silent switch; This makes the Action button one of the most important distinguishing features of the “iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max”, which will make the new models sustainable. of his predecessors.

There are only a few hours left until Apple introduces the iPhone 15 series. The Wonderlust event will begin on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM PT. In addition to the iPhone 15 series, Apple is expected to announce the Apple Watch Series 9, the second generation Apple Watch Ultra and possibly other products during the event.

Check out our iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro rumor overview pages for more information on what to expect, and stay tuned for our in-depth coverage of Apple’s announcements throughout the week.