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The upcoming iPhone 15 Pro is now anticipated to come with a two-button design for volume controls, according to recent reports. However, it is still expected that the mute switch will be replaced by a button.
According to one report, Apple has made a recent design change to the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The previously rumored unified volume button will not be included in the devices, and instead, they will feature a two-button design for the volume module similar to the design seen on the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Apple has decided to change the design of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, abandoning the previously rumored unified volume button. Instead, these models will have a two-button design that closely resembles the one on the iPhone 14 Pro series. Additionally, the mute switch will be replaced with a physical button, which some sources suggest may be customizable like the Apple Watch Ultra Action button.
The design for a solid-state volume button with haptic feedback was still being worked on by Apple until earlier this week. However, the company decided to abandon this design due to unresolved technical issues, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
One of the reports shows that Apple has changed its plans for the design of the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The company will now feature a two-button design for the volume control module, similar to the one found on the iPhone 14 Pro models. Additionally, Apple has decided to replace the mute switch with a physical button that can be customized, similar to the Apple Watch Ultra Action button. This is a departure from the previous design that featured a solid-state button with haptic feedback. Ming-Chi Kuo, an Apple analyst, reported that the change was due to unresolved technical issues.
The new design of the iPhone 15 Pro featuring a unified volume button was showcased in renders by MacRumors earlier today. Apple had reportedly been working on this design for most of the development period of the iPhone 15 Pro. However, the design was abandoned earlier this week in favor of a two-button design, which is similar to the design used in the previous models.
The renders of the iPhone 15 Pro with the solid-state button design were shared by MacRumors before the news of Apple’s decision to switch back to the two-button design. Unfortunately, the revised plans for the buttons were not received until after the renders were already published. Therefore, the renders now represent an outdated design that will not be used for the final product.
The renders showcased by MacRumors provide an idea of how the iPhone 15 Pro would have looked like with the planned solid-state button design, which is now delayed. These renders demonstrate the button design that Apple could potentially use for the iPhone 16 Pro models. While the haptic button technology was dropped for the upcoming iPhones, Apple is still likely to work on this technology and implement it in its future Pro iPhone models.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models will feature traditional mechanical buttons instead of the previously planned solid-state button, as Apple has encountered technical issues with the latter. The mute button in previously released renders is still expected to be present in the final design. The switch to a mute button instead of a mute switch remains accurate for the iPhone 15 Pro lineup. As the devices are still in the Engineering Validation Test stage, these design changes can still be implemented.
The solid-state buttons and unified volume button design that were planned for the iPhone 15 Pro were still created by Apple, but they will only be used internally for testing purposes. These test models will allow Apple to continue refining the technology and ensure that it is ready for use in next year’s iPhone models.
Leaked information such as renders, case makers’ dummies, and CADs that portrayed a unified volume button are no longer accurate following Apple’s recent design shift. The company seldom makes late stage design changes, but it is not unheard of when there are complications with a feature that can’t be resolved before launch.
In the past, Apple has made late stage design changes due to unresolved technical issues with certain features. For instance, the AirPower project was completely scrapped after Apple failed to get it to function as intended. Similarly, rumors about a teardrop design for the iPhone 5 proved to be false after Apple decided to go with a different design. Additionally, Apple added a camera during the design phase of the third-generation iPod touch but ultimately removed it from the final product.
There have been various rumors regarding the new features that may be included in the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models. These include a titanium frame, a faster A17 chip, thinner display bezels, and the possibility of a USB-C port in place of the traditional Lightning port. Additionally, some reports suggest that the iPhone 15 Pro Max may feature periscope lens technology. However, as with all rumors and leaks, it’s important to keep in mind that nothing is confirmed until Apple makes an official announcement.