According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, iPhone 15 Pro models may feature solid-state volume and power buttons.

The Taptic Engine in the iPhone 6S – the first “iPhone” model with this component.

in one tweet, Kuo explained that the volume and power buttons of next year’s two high-end iPhone models may adopt a solid-state design, similar to the “iPhone” 7’s home button, and replace a mechanical button design that is physically is pressed. Apple uses a similar method for its Mac trackpads, which don’t physically move and simply mimic the feeling of being pressed with small vibrations.

The new iPhones will reportedly feature additional Taptic Engines on the left and right sides to provide feedback to users, making it appear as if they are pressing physical buttons. The change means that the number of Taptic Engines in each “iPhone” will increase from one to three.

It was rumored that Apple was planning to switch the Apple Watch to solid-state buttons a few years ago, but the change never happened. It was said at the time that solid-state buttons would improve water resistance and take up less internal space, but it’s not clear if that would be the case for the “iPhone” as it would require enough space for two more Taptic Engines.

in a (n additional threadKuo said that “the buttonless design and the move to USB-C are two of the most important updates for the ‌iPhone 15‌”.

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