iPhone 16 Series "Capture" Button May Work Through Cases, No Hole Required?

iPhone 16 Series "Capture" Button May Work Through Cases, No Hole Required?A new rumor suggests that the rumored capacitive "Capture" button on the upcoming iPhone 16 series will work regardless of whether there is a hole in the case. This has sparked speculation about Apple's new design philosophy, and raised user expectations for the next generation of iPhones

iPhone 16 Series "Capture" Button May Work Through Cases, No Hole Required?

A new rumor suggests that the rumored capacitive "Capture" button on the upcoming iPhone 16 series will work regardless of whether there is a hole in the case. This has sparked speculation about Apple's new design philosophy, and raised user expectations for the next generation of iPhones.

It is well known that the upcoming iPhone 16 models will feature a new "Capture" button, which will serve as both a camera shutter button and a touch-sensitive control button, marking the second new button added to the iPhone in recent years. The first was the Action button, introduced in 2023 for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, the Action button requires an opening in the iPhone case for the user to press it.

However, according to the latest information from renowned tipster DuanRui on Twitter, the "Capture" button might not require the same hole. While many case manufacturers have designed openings for it, Apple itself seems not to have done so.

This possibility has sparked speculation about Apple's design philosophy. It is not new for capacitive buttons to be pressed through a case. Recent reports suggest that Apple is exploring the creation of cases that can press specific areas to signal the iPhone that the button has been pressed. However, it seems unlikely that Apple would add and promote a new button only to cover it up later. There should at least be some indication to tell users where to press this strange new button.

Nevertheless, DuanRui has a history of leaking information about cases and other accessories, such as predicting the release of the iPhone 14 Plus based on case designs. Therefore, his claims are not without merit. However, the veracity of this rumor will be confirmed at the "It'sGlowtime" event on September 9, 2024.

If the "Capture" button really can be operated through a case, it would mark a significant breakthrough in Apple's phone design. It would provide users with a more convenient operating experience while also avoiding the awkward situation where buttons are unusable because of the case.

Of course, this is just a rumor at the moment, and the final answer will have to wait until Apple officially releases the iPhone 16 series. However, regardless of the outcome, this rumor has generated more anticipation for the design of the next generation of iPhones and given us a deeper understanding of Apple's future product design.