iPhone without Action Button may arrive in 2027

The era of iPhone without Action Button may begin in the new models that Apple will release in 2027. It is claimed that he plans to combine functions in the Camera Control key.

The Action Button, which Apple first introduced in the iPhone 15 Pro series and then moved to standard models, may be shelved much earlier than expected. China-based leak sources suggest that the technology giant aims to say goodbye to this physical button in the new generation iPhone models that will be released in the second half of 2027. However, the practical functionality offered by the button will not be lost; those capabilities will be transferred to another piece of hardware.

Camera Control and Action Button in One Place

According to the information shared by the leaker Instant Digital on Weibo, Apple plans to combine two separate hardware in order to reduce the button crowd on the case. In the new working principle developed, the Camera Control button will undertake multitasking. When users short press the button, the camera interface will open directly; When pressed for a long time, special commands or shortcuts predetermined for the Action Button will run. While the technology giant remains silent about the hardware change in question, it is stated that the project is one of the strong alternatives on the table for now.

Simplification in Case Design and Its Effect on User Experience

Apple's decision to collect the Action Button, which it replaced the mute key in 2023, in a single point reflects the search for hardware simplicity in the mobile world. Reducing the number of physical holes in the body can free up additional space for engineers in terms of device durability and internal component placement. On the other hand, installing dual functions on a single button means a radical change in the ergonomic control layout that users are used to. Although there is a possibility that the company may revise its plans on this issue by the fall of 2027, it is clear that the iPhone design language is moving towards a future with fewer buttons.