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Does the new iPhone 15 no longer have any mechanical buttons?
New leaks show that the buttons will probably be missing on the upcoming iPhone 15. Apple could replace all buttons with so-called “solid state buttons”.
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Will the iPhone 15 come without buttons? According to the leaks, yes.
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The previous buttons are to be replaced by so-called “solid state buttons”.
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These are indentations that are intended to serve as new virtual keys on the edge of the smartphone.
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These ensure that the mute or volume on the mobile phone can be adjusted by touch. As a reaction from the iPhone, there is haptic feedback, as known from the Apple Watch or the touchpad on MacBooks.
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Further leaks indicate that Apple could limit the functionality of the USB-C port on the iPhone 15. Third-party cables would then be less efficient at charging or transferring data than Apple’s.
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The new iPhone 15 is expected to do without mechanical buttons this fall.
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This is reported by various trustworthy sources and leaks on social media.
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So-called “Solid State Buttons” are to serve as buttons by touch in the future.
No home button, no fingerprint sensor, no headphone socket and no more buttons in the future? The space-saving marathon for smartphones should start with the iPhone 15 go to the next round. Those who value the safety of mechanical buttons will probably have to rethink the future model.
This is shown by new leaks and computer-generated and virtual 3D models of the iPhone 15. Tech-Influencer on Youtube and Twitter have presented these revelations to the public. On the iPhone 15 model you can see: There are indentations on the edge of the smartphone that are activated by touch.
These so-called “solid state buttons” perceive the pressure that is triggered by the fingers. However, these touch buttons will feel almost like normal buttons. This is made possible by the haptic feedback known from the Apple Watch, the touchpad on MacBooks or the screen of modern smartphones. According to the leaks, a uniform, haptic button is provided for the volume.
USB-C restricted on iPhone 15
In addition, the new “Solid State Buttons” raise the question of whether special cases are needed for the smartphone. Since the touch buttons are still found on the side of the iPhone, a thicker case could limit access and thus operation. It is also unclear whether these buttons are accidentally activated in the handbag or trouser pocket.
other sources also report that with the new iPhone, Apple is complying with the new requirements in the EU unified USB-C connector wants to block, but wants to restrict its functionality with third-party charging cables. There could still be Apple-specific cables that shorten the charging time and transfer data faster.