The new action button for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max was one of the highlights of the Apple Wonderlust event. The new feature, announced by Maça on Tuesday (12), replaces the button to activate and deactivate silent mode.
The new action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is located at the top left, where the old switch was, and comes with the mobile phone mute function enabled by default. Despite, customizable and configurable for other types of use.
With the tool, the user can quickly access the camera; for example, instead of unlocking the screen and opening the app as usual, it can configure the device to be ready to take photos and videos with a single tap. In addition, many other customization options are available.
To notify you whether the selected function is activated or deactivated, iPhone 15 Pro’s action button uses haptic motors to emit vibration signals. Interactions with this feature are also reported in the dynamic island, similar to the one introduced in the first generation of the Apple Watch Ultra.
Action button customization options
According to Apple, the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro models “keeps your favorite feature always at hand.” Once you define which function you want to use, Just press and hold to launch the tool you want..
You can program it like this:
- Turn silent mode on and off
- Enabling and disabling focus mode
- Activate camera
- Turn on the flashlight
- Turn on voice recorder
- Perform translations
- Realize magnifying glass function to enlarge texts and objects
- Enable different types of shortcuts to open a specific app or control smart devices
- Turn on accessibility functions according to user needs
What about other versions?
As previously reported, action button exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the most complete versions of the new generation. The two models also have the most expensive prices, starting at R$ 9,299 and R$ 10,999 respectively.
The classic button to activate silent mode on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus is still availableIt makes it easy to access a very useful resource while working and attending meetings.
Source: Tec Mundo
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