Rumors of the next generation of Apple smartphones circulating the internet for the past few months suggest that the company plans to remove the physical volume control buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro from the iPhone 15 Pro. small combo panel with pressure sensitivity and/or touch gestures support.

Even the layout of the iPhone 15 Pro volume control has been revealed thanks to some sources. works inspired by the CAD files of the original prototype. We know the design change, we know the possible causes of the button change, and we know what it will look like, but… How will the new iPhone 15 Pro volume controls work?

These will be the new buttons of the iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro may have a single volume control touch button on its side edge

The physical buttons on the side edge of the iPhone 15 Pro will disappear. They will stop being mobile components to be Static panels with haptic functionality. This kind of functionality was already available in the iPhone 7’s home button, and the iPhone 15 Pro’s volume control will work very similarly.

According to rumors, the sound control panel of the iPhone 15 Pro will mimic a real pressure with small vibrations When we use it and thanks to the terminal’s microprocessor, the iPhone 15 Pro will continue to be active even if it is turned off.

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My recent research shows that the volume button and power button of the two high-end iPhone 15/2H23 new iPhone models may adopt a solid-state button design (similar to the iPhone 7/8/SE2 and 3 home button design) to replace them. physical/mechanical button design.

— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) October 28, 2022

How will the new volume controls work?

Apple will unify the volume buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro

The work of the new “no button” feature for the volume of the iPhone 15 Pro will be possible thanks to the implementation of: more tactical engines on the device. They will help provide a similar feel to users pressing a physical button and will be located between the hardware components on the left and right sides.

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There will be Taptic Engines built into the left and right sides to provide force feedback to make users feel as if they are pressing physical buttons.

— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) October 28, 2022

After the most credible leaks, Apple would be testing two different methods for volume controls of early iPhone 15 Pro models.

The first method will consist of a panel. touch gesture support this allows the finger to slide over it to control the volume at a higher or lower speed depending on the movement of the finger.

On the other hand, the second method will be based on touch control. recognize or identify different pressure levels In this way it will be possible to adjust the volume more quickly with a more intense pressure.

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— ShrimpApplePro 🍤 (@VNchocoTaco) 20 March 2023

Finally, the new audio control panel does not work well with the use of gloves or drapes For iPhone 15 Pro. But apparently Apple is a config setting this allows you to customize the sensitivity level of the volume control. Maybe there is a process similar to the Touch ID setup process.

But there is still more…

The mute button will be replaced with a multi-function action button

Apple plans to make another minor change alongside the iPhone 15 Pro. Theoretically, the company with the bitten apple logo also includes the iconic mute button. multi-function button.

This will be a button similar to the action button on the Apple Watch Ultra, and wide range of functions Regarding the operating system of the iPhone 15 Pro:

• Shut the sound
• do not disturb mode
• turn lock
• Screenshots
• screen recording
• turn on flash
• low power mode
• Enable Accessibility
• run shortcut
• Open Control Center
• Open Notification Center
• Other accessibility features

Let’s hope the rumors come true and Apple changes that a bit. continuous design The replacement of these buttons on the side was much criticized on the iPhone 15 Pro. It is true that we will miss the classical sound transition, but we believe that this area can be used much better. Also, many times iPhone users accidentally mute the sound with this little switch.

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