According to the news, the sensitivity of Apple's iPhone 15 Pro solid-state button is adjustable, making it easy to wear gloves.
CTOnews.com, March 31 (Xinhua)-- Apple will release a new series of iPhone 15 phones in September, according to news that the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will use a new solid-state button design to replace traditional physical buttons.
An anonymous source from the MacRumors forum who accurately disclosed the iPhone 14 Pro Mobile Island feature said that the iPhone 15 Pro series phones will use an ultra-low power chip, allowing the new volume, power and "Action" solid-state buttons to work even when the phone is turned off or the battery runs out. These solid-state buttons do not actually move, but simulate pressing, long pressing and varying degrees of pressure through capacitive sensing and tactile feedback.
CTOnews.com noted that some iPhone users have expressed concern about whether the new capacitive button will work properly when using a phone case or glove. In this regard, the source revealed that the iOS 17 system will add a new sensitivity switch, so that users can adjust the sensitivity of the button according to different usage scenarios.
Manufacturers of iPhone cases usually receive design details before Apple releases a new phone to adjust the position of the keys and other external changes. Combined with the new sensitivity setting, this should avoid potential problems caused by the particularity of the new capacitive keys. These capacitive buttons will use a mechanism similar to Force Touch and Taptic Engine tactile feedback to detect pressing, long pressing, and pressing sensation.
Consistent with previous rumors, solid-state capacitive buttons will be unique to the iPhone 15 Pro series models, while the standard iPhone 15 series phones will retain the same traditional buttons as the iPhone 14 series. In addition, the iPhone 15 Pro will add a customizable "Action" button to replace the mute switch, and an integrated volume button to replace the original separate volume plus or minus button.
Solid state button is a kind of key without mechanical moving parts, which can reduce failure and loss, and improve waterproof and dustproof performance. Apple plans to use solid-state buttons for the first time on its 2023 iPhone 15 Pro series of phones, while other brands of smartphones do not yet use the technology, according to analyst Guo Mingyi.
According to Apple's usual practice, the iPhone 15 series of phones are expected to be released in September.
