Apple has rolled out a Capture Button across all models of the iPhone 16 series, enhancing camera accessibility. This change is significant, as Apple typically reserves new features for its Pro versions for a period before they appear in the standard and Plus models. Recently, a rumor has emerged indicating that Apple is planning another button redesign for the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models.
A New Button Design
According to information from tipster Majin Bu, Apple intends to replace both the volume buttons and the Action button with a single new button that can serve both functions. The Capture Button introduced this year includes a sensitivity feature, allowing for various controls depending on how it's interacted with.
However, specific details about the new button's capabilities are limited. Majin Bu speculates that it will act as a control for volume, ringtone, and other functions that users can currently customize with the Capture Button. While it's possible that Apple could change its plans before the expected release in September 2025, the company has previously tested similar prototypes aimed at consolidating the volume controls. Whether the iPhone 17 lineup will incorporate these new features remains uncertain.
Additional Features in the iPhone 17 Series
In addition to the button changes, the iPhone 17 series is expected to include a 'Slim' model, which may help narrow the performance gap between the non-Pro and Pro versions. The new series could also utilize a 2nm chip if TSMC successfully brings its 2nm production line online in time. The 2nm process is projected to deliver significant enhancements in performance and power efficiency, allowing Apple to integrate more AI capabilities that operate natively.
Furthermore, a previous rumor suggests that the non-Pro models might finally support ProMotion technology with a 120Hz refresh rate, potentially ending the standard 60Hz refresh rate that has been typical for iPhones.
