Today, however, a new set of iPhone 16 and iPhone Pro Max case dummies has been leaked by Sonny Dickson, and they showcase a novel distribution of the case cutouts.
iPhone 16 series case cutout hints at a capacitive Capture Button indeed
While the vertical cutout for the new iPhone 16 camera lens arrangement is to be expected, the cutout for the new camera capture key indicates something more.Instead of being covered by the case as would have happened if it could be pressed for a clicky feel, the new iPhone 16 button is an open book waiting to be touched by a finger to execute a command.
Apple has reportedly been experimenting with capacitive power and volume buttons for a completely buttonless iPhone for a while now, but it apparently scrapped the project as too risky and hard to pull off.
Instead, it decided to apply the lessons learned to a new capacitive key with force touch sensitivity sitting below the power button. Rumor has it that it will be called the capture button, indicating that it will have something to do with camera controls.
As to why would Apple make the capacitive key also pressure-sensitive, that's anyone's guess at the moment.
However, rumor has it that it may have something to do with picture and video capture modes, or zooming controls, as both iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max are expected to sport Apple's Tetraprism camera now.View Full Bio
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