It is revealed that the iPhone 16 series will fully adopt capacitive buttons and bid farewell to mechanical buttons

[CNMO Technology News] The major AI innovations in iOS 18 are not the only changes to 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 not only involves the power key and volume keys, but also the action button and the new capture button. The latter will serve as the shutter button for taking photos and the recording button for videos. Sliding the button can also adjust the zoom level, while half-pressing can achieve focus on the scene/subject.

1.Unlike traditional mechanical buttons, capacitive buttons work with the touch of your finger rather than the physical force felt by pressing the button. While it won't move when pressed, users may feel some tactile feedback indicating that the device has recognized a touch.

2.Originally, Apple planned to use solid-state capacitive buttons on the current iPhone 15 series, but technical issues prevented this plan from happening. The new plan for iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which is to replace mechanical buttons with capacitive buttons, is called "Project Bongo" within Apple.

3.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 of using solid-state capacitive buttons for the iPhone is that they don't wear out with repeated use like mechanical buttons do. High-end flagship phones are expensive these days, and many buyers plan to keep their phones for a long time, and the last thing they want is for the mechanical buttons to break and stop working.

4.Capacitive buttons not only provide greater durability, but also allow users to customize settings to meet individual needs. In the iPhone 16 series, Apple may further expand the functions of capacitive buttons, such as quickly taking photos, switching input methods, adjusting screen brightness, etc., thereby providing users with a more convenient and efficient experience.

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