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Future iPhones may replace volume buttons with Action Buttons

On the website of the U.S. patent office found another “revolution” from Apple. The official patent documentation states that all three left iPhone buttons could be replaced with Action Buttons. Thus, the volume buttons will potentially get the opportunity to customize while retaining the usual function.

The innovation doesn't end there. The paper claims that the Action Button could be used in other portable electronic devices. Specific examples are not given, but the vague wording suggests that customizable keys could debut in any compact Apple device from Mac to Watch.

Future iPhones may replace volume buttons with Action Buttons

On the website of the U.S. patent office found another “revolution” from Apple. The official patent documentation states that all three left iPhone buttons could be replaced with Action Buttons. Thus, the volume buttons will potentially get the opportunity to customize while retaining the usual function.

The innovation doesn't end there. The paper claims that the Action Button could be used in other portable electronic devices. Specific examples are not given, but the vague wording suggests that customizable keys could debut in any compact Apple device from Mac to Watch.

https://www.patentlyapple.com/2024/11/apples-action-button-patent-was-published-this-week-revealing-future-details-and-its-expansion-to-th.html