It is revealed that the iPhone 16 series will fully adopt capacitive buttons to bid farewell to mechanical buttons
[CNMO Technology News] The major AI innovation in iOS 18 is not the only change in the iPhone in September this year. On May 24, CNMO learned from foreign media that all mechanical buttons on the iPhone 16 series will be replaced by capacitive buttons. This change involves not only the power button and volume button, but also the operation button and the new capture button. The latter will be used as the shutter button for taking photos and the recording button for video. Sliding the button can also adjust the zoom level, while half-pressing can achieve focus on the scene/subject.
Unlike traditional mechanical buttons, capacitive buttons work through the touch of a finger rather than the physical force felt by pressing the button. Although it doesn't move when pressed, users may feel some tactile feedback indicating that the device has recognized the touch.
Originally, Apple planned to use solid-state capacitive buttons on the current iPhone 15 series, but technical issues prevented this plan from being realized. As for the new plans for the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, the project to replace mechanical buttons with capacitive buttons is called the "Bongo Project" within Apple.
This change is expected to bring a smoother and modern user experience to the iPhone 16 series, and also marks another bold attempt by Apple in device design. Another advantage to using solid-state capacitive buttons for the iPhone is that they don't wear out from repeated use like mechanical buttons. Nowadays, high-end flagship phones are expensive, and many buyers plan to hold on to them for a long time.hellspinnodepositbonusTheir mobile phones,hellspinnodepositbonusThe last thing they want is for the mechanical button to break and stop working.
Capacitive buttons not only provide greater durability, but also allow users to customize settings to meet personalized needs. In the iPhone 16 series, Apple may further expand the functions of capacitive buttons, such as taking photos quickly, switching input methods, adjusting screen brightness, etc., thereby providing users with a more convenient and efficient experience.
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