Apple’s plan to scrap the Action Button makes me anxious
(Image credit: Apple) Copy link Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Whispers in the Appleverse suggest that the iPhone's Action Button could soon be a thing of the past, set to merge with Camera…
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(Image credit: Apple) Copy link Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Whispers in the Appleverse suggest that the iPhone's Action Button could soon be a thing of the past, set to merge with Camera Control. As the tolerant yet unenthused owner of an iPhone 16 (the first line of models to include this feature), I must confess that the news has disturbed me. I can live without Cam Control, but the Action Button? She will be missed.The iPhone 16 burst onto the scene with the promise that it was the latest and greatest iPhone for photography, and I lapped it right up. 2 years later, I have a confession. The Camera Control button and I rarely make contact, and when we do, we often fall out. My beloved Action Button could never. (Image credit: Apple)I'll admit I was swept up in the initial glamour of the Camera Control button. Watching an Apple Genius effortlessly demo the tech had me fully indoctrinated. 'I will use that scroll feature every day', I naively thought. How efficient. How innovative.Latest Videos FromCreative BloqWatch full video here: Nowadays I tend to avoid the Camera Control button, having learned my lesson trying to use it at gigs. (Pro tip: balancing a drink under your chin while desperately trying to zoom using Cam Control can lead to major beer spillage if handled incorrectly). At times, I'll use it to make taking snaps a little easier, but on the whole, I scarcely employ the help of its various touch-sensitive capabilities. (Image credit: Apple)But according to prolific leaker Instant Digital, I may have to get over my distaste for Cam Control, as future iPhone models will reportedly do away with the Action Button. Typically used to control the phone's silent mode, the Action Button can be set to an array of functions such as Focus, Voice Memo, Flashlight and more. Reports suggest this feature will soon be merged with Camera Control, supposedly streamlining these quick actions under one touch-sensitive roof.Whether it's the simple functionality of the Action Button or the tactile haptic feedback of its gentle buzz, I find myself reaching for it far more than Cam Control. While I'll be sad to see it go, I'm intrigued to see how Apple will continue to evolve its iPhone models. It feels like the loss of the Home Button all over again, but I have mourned that and moved on. I'm sure I can do the same for the Action Button. For more Apple news, check out our MacBook Pro PROLED hands-on review or take a look at the best Mac for content creators.Get the Creative Bloq NewsletterSign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology. TOPICS Natalie Fear Staff Writer Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s 5 Questions series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES 1 These are the best laptops to buy right now, wether you're a professional or student 2 The optical illusion of the year proves that our eyes can deceive us 3 The world's biggest library of scanned 3D assets is now free – and it seems that this time it's for good 4 Apple sit down, Sony just won the wired headphone trend 5 Wacom’s iPad alternative just got cheaper, and the case is thrown in
