The latest iOS 18 update strongly hints that Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 16 lineup might incorporate the highly anticipated solid-state buttons.

Unveiled at the recent WWDC, iOS 18 includes a much-discussed “hide and lock apps” feature that some worry could be misused for privacy concerns related to infidelity. Among its other noteworthy additions are many AI features and several notable improvements, including enhanced visual effects.

  • @[email protected]English
    43•6 months ago

    I like that I can currently adjust the volume or silence a call on my phone in my pocket by feeling the physical buttons. I miss being able to deliberately unlock my phone with touch id as I’m picking it up without having to look at it square on.

    Hell, I even miss the chin and bezel. I liked having neutral space to grab the phone without it registering a tap or swipe.

    Maybe I’m getting old, but smartphone design largely peaked several years ago, and they insist on making changes to parts of the phone that are perfectly fine.

    • @[email protected]English
      20•6 months ago

      I miss being able to bend over without my phone jabbing into me while in my pocket. However I think the desire for both smaller phones and more buttons is off trend unfortunately.

      • jaxiiruffEnglish
        4•6 months ago

        One of the biggest reasons I got a flip style foldable phone. The best of all worlds in my opinion.