The new Action Button on iPhones allows users to select from 12 different functions, including switching between silent mode and ring, opening the Shazam app, and using the phone as a magnifying glass. The feature also supports third-party apps, with future models potentially featuring three Action Buttons on the left side of the phone.
The Action Button allows iPhone users to select from one of 12 options. The one task selected is done when the button is held down. For example, those with a compatible iPhone model can choose to have the Action Button :
Illustration from Apple's patent application shows three Action Buttons down the left side of an iPhone. | Image credit-USPTO
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