Why does Apple want to add a new button to the iPhone 16?

While the news around Apple focuses largely on the Apple Vision Pro, the Apple brand has not neglected its other products. Indeed, the Cupertino company is reportedly working on the next iPhone, with a major change this year.

Afterthe arrival of the “Action” buttonon the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, Apple could do it again and offer a new button on the iPhone 16. This new addition, called “Capture” should allow you to take photos and videos without having to touch the screen.

Apple has been working on this technology for several months and according to information from MacRumors and Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, it would be possible to take videos, but also to zoom in the image by simply passing your finger over the button from left to right .

According to several analysts, it would be possible to adjust the focus of the photo block by exerting light pressure on this button, as is the case on certain camera models. On the social network Weibo, user “Instant Digital” explains that this feature should allow the iPhone to be even more precise in taking photos and videos, letting users decide how they want to take their photos. clichés.

A brand new button

Unlike the “Action” button which arrived last year by replacing the ringer switch on iPhones, Apple reportedly intends to placeson bouton “Capture”in a new position on the next iPhones. Indeed, Apple would have chosen to position this button at the bottom right of the device, at the level of the mmWave antenna. The latter will be moved to the left side of the iPhone.

This new button has been seen on several iPhone 16 prototypes whose designs have leaked on social networks in recent weeks. After years without touching the exterior design of the iPhone, Apple has decided to start from scratch and add new buttons. A daring choice, major modifications to a product as popular as the iPhone are generally not very well received by the public.

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