iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users will be able to customize the sensitivity of the solid-state buttons on their devices, thanks to a new sensitivity toggle in Settings. This is as per the details given by a reliable source so far Share additional details about Mac rumors forums.
Earlier this week, the same anonymous tipster revealed that the iPhone 15 Pro models will use a new ultra-low power chip that allows the new solid state, power, and “action” buttons to remain functional when the phone is turned off or on. from the battery.
Some iPhone users immediately raised concerns about how the new capacitive buttons would function properly when the case was attached or when wearing gloves. In response, the schoolboy revealed that iOS 17 will include a new settings toggle that will enable users to customize the sensitivity of the buttons to accommodate these different usage scenarios.
iPhone case makers typically receive design details about upcoming Apple models before launch, allowing them to make adjustments to the placement of buttons and other external changes. Combined with the new sensitivity setting, this should avoid any potential issues with the properties of the new capacitive buttons, which will detect press, hold, and respond to different levels of pressure through the use of a new Force Touch style mechanism and Taptic Feedback Engine.
In line with previous rumors, solid-state capacitive buttons are expected to be exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro models, with the standard iPhone 15 models retaining the same traditional button mechanism as on the iPhone 14 series. The iPhone 15 Pro also gains a new customizable action button in place of a mute switch. Volume, with a unified volume button replacing the separate volume up/down buttons.
The iPhone 15 series is expected to be announced in September, according to Apple’s usual iPhone launch timeframe. For everything else we know about the new iPhone 15 series, check out our dedicated roundup using the links below.
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