iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max could have action buttons



It has been reported that the iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max, which is rumored to be released by Apple around the fall of 2023, may be equipped with an ' action button ' that allows users to assign their favorite functions.

iPhone 15 Pro Action Button Options Potentially Revealed in iOS 17 Code: Flashlight, Shortcuts, Voice Memos, and More - MacRumors

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/07/26/ios-17-beta-action-button-iphone-15-pro/



The iPhone 15 Pro's secret weapon just leaked in iOS 17 — this could be a game changer | Tom's Guide

https://www.tomsguide.com/news/the-iphone-15-pros-secret-weapon-just-leaked-in-ios-17-this-could-be-a-game-changer

The iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max is thought to have an action button instead of the 'ring/silent switch' for switching to silent mode, incoming call mode, and mute mode.

Regarding the action button, it is a function already installed in the ' Apple Watch Ultra ' released in 2022. With Apple Watch Ultra, it was possible to register favorite apps and actions on the action button and execute them with a single button.



Apple released iOS 17 Beta 4 on July 26, 2023 as a beta for developers. Steve Moser of overseas media MacRumors reported that this iOS 17 Beta 4 contains code that indicates the function of the action button that may be installed in iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max. I'm here.

In addition, Mr. Moser introduces the following functions that can be assigned to the action buttons of the iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max.




◆ Accessibility
It is possible to launch VoiceOver , zoom function, AssistiveTouch , etc.

◆Shortcut
Launch user-created or downloaded shortcuts to send messages, play playlists, control smart home devices, and more.

◆Silent mode
It is possible to switch to silent mode or incoming call mode just by pressing a button, just like the operation of the conventional ring/silent switch.

◆ camera
With a single press of the action button, you can launch the camera app or start shooting or recording.



◆ Flashlight
Turns the rear flashlight on or off.

◆ Concentration mode
Simply press the action button to toggle

focus mode on and off.

◆Magnifying glass
You can launchthe Magnifier app to magnify small text, objects, etc.



◆ Translation
Start the translation app. After that, we will have conversations and text translations.

◆ Voice memo
It is possible to start/stop voice recording with the voice memo app.

Apple has not commented on the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max's action button. The iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max is believed to be released around the fall of 2023, but it is also reported that the iPhone 15 series may be released later than usual.

The possibility that the release of the iPhone 15 series will be delayed from the usual year - GIGAZINE

in Mobile, Posted by log1r_ut