In 2019 Alive He dared to create a prototype of a cell phone that had no buttons, only a USB input. It was called the Vivo Apex 2019, and the concept did not go further. However, Xiaomi revives this idea.
Codenamed Zhuque, it lacks physical power and volume buttons. The device is currently in early development but could hit the market sometime in 2025, according to trusted tipster chunvn8888 (via Smartprix).
How can I replace these physical buttons? Using a combination of capacitive buttons or pressure-sensitive sensors and vibration motors to register input and provide tactile feedback.
Zhuke could use a combination of gesture control, pressure-sensitive edges, or even voice commands.
The Zhuque is also expected to feature flagship hardware across the board, including the unreleased Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 4 chip, as well as an under-display selfie camera.
Source: Digital Trends
