Apple Removes Mechanical Home Button And Adds Taptic Feedback In iPhone 7

[PhilSynowiec]

Every time a new iPhone is on its way, we wonder which of our beloved features Apple will eighty-six in the new model. Rumors have claimed that this year Apple would be removing the mechanical Home button, and it seems the rumors were correct.

Phil Schiller took the stage at Apple's keynote, announcing that the iPhone 7 Home button is now static and force sensitive. The removal of a physical home button allows for the new Home button to make use of Apple's Taptic Engine.

The Home button will now use vibrations to deliver the notifications to users, as well as the ability to use Quick Actions, Messages, Notifications, and more in a new way.

Schiller announced that the Taptic Engine API will open up the new Home button to third-party developers. This means developers can choose the way we receive notifications from their apps.

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available for pre-order on September 9, with shipping beginning September 16.

 

[brixtonboy]

Well what can l say, they took a patent on this design of touch button some time back. As was posted here by yours truly Kenny boy.

With a spring in the middle for more feel l guess?


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