A series of new leaked renders is now pointing to the iPhone 15 Pro handset featuring unified volume and mute buttons.
The images were shared by “ShrimpApplePro,” and highlight how the handset is expected to include a single, long button for controlling the volume rather than two buttons for volume up and volume down. And, though Apple has included a mute switch since the original iPhone, upcoming models might feature a mute button.
If accurate, this validates a rumor that Apple would replace all physical buttons on the iPhone 15 Pro models with solid-state versions. Instead of physically moving, the buttons would provide haptic feedback from two additional Taptic Engines inside the iPhone to simulate the feeling of movement, similar to the MacBook’s Force Touch trackpad.
“ShrimpApplePro” has a reasonably good leak history, and was able to break accurate predictions about the upcoming Apple Watch Series 8 design. They also leaked video earlier this month demonstrating how all iPhone 15 models might get the Dynamic Island and a slightly curved bezel.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and @VNchocotaco