iPhone 15 Pro models may feature solid-state volume and power buttons, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
The iPhone 6S Taptic Engine – the first iPhone model to incorporate the component.In a Tweeter, Kuo explained that the volume and power buttons on next year’s two high-end iPhone models could adopt a solid-state design, similar to the home button on the iPhone 7, replacing a design of mechanical button that physically pushes in. Apple uses a similar method for its Mac trackpads, which don’t physically move and simply mimic the feeling of being pressed with small vibrations.
The new iPhones would feature additional Taptic motors on the left and right inner sides to provide feedback to users, making it feel like they are pressing physical buttons. The change means the number of Taptic Engines in each iPhone will increase from one to three.
There were rumors that Apple planned to switch from the Apple Watch to solid-state buttons several years ago, but the switch never happened. At the time, it was said that the solid-state buttons would improve water resistance and take up less internal space, but it’s unclear if this would be the case for the iPhone as enough space for two more Taptic engines would be needed.
In a extra yarnKuo said “the buttonless design and the switch to USB-C are two of the major updates for iPhone 15”.
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