iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button Further Hinted At In Latest iOS 17 Beta Update

In yet another hint that the iPhone 15 Pro will feature an Action Button, the latest iOS 17 Beta update revealed a new haptic feedback pattern when a user toggles the Silent mode. The Action Button is expected to replace the iconic silent/mute switch.

What Happened: Code snippets in the iOS 17 Beta 7 update have revealed a new haptic feedback intent when used to toggle Silent mode, reported 9to5Mac.

Earlier, code snippets in iOS 17 Beta update revealed the nine actions Apple Inc. AAPL will be included in the iPhone 15 Pro.

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Older iOS versions had haptic feedback for only when a user switches to Silent mode but none for when the Silent mode is disabled. Apple has likely included this to let users know when the Silent mode has been turned off – the mute/silent switch earlier was a clear indicator, but now, with Action Button replacing it, users will need another indicator to alert them.

Earlier, we reported that the iPhone 15 series will feature a programmable Action Button, replacing the mute/silent switch. While rumors suggested that these actions could include flashlight toggle, ring/silent, do not disturb mode, and more, now we have an official confirmation thanks to the latest iOS 17 Beta 4 update.

The Apple Watch Ultra also has a programmable Action Button.

According to the code snippets in the update, these are the nine actions users can choose from to use with the Action Button:

• Flashlight toggle.
• Silent mode toggle.
• Focus mode toggle.
• Camera: This will allow users to open the camera app or take a photo or video.
• Translate: This will allow users to open the Translate app.
• Voice memos: Users will be able to launch the Voice Memos app to start or stop recording a memo.
• Magnifier: This will allow users to launch the Magnifier app to zoom into an object or text.
• Shortcuts: This will allow users to run a shortcut created using the Shortcuts app, just like on the Apple Watch Ultra.
• Accessibility: Users will be able to access various Accessibility features like Zoom, Assistive Touch, and more.

iPhone 15 Series Expected Features: Apart from the Action Button, the iPhone 15 series is expected to feature important upgrades like a new Titanium body, a USB Type-C port, stacked battery technology, a periscope camera on the Pro models, and Dynamic Island on all the four models.The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Pro Max are rumored to see a $100 price hike, though, which would be a first since Apple launched the ‘Pro Max' iPhone in 2018.

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