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Future iPhones will have one less button, new rumor claims

Apple is rumored to eliminate the Action button on future iPhones, starting with the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 20 series. The button's functions will allegedly be combined with the Camera button. This change aims to achieve a cleaner design. The iPhone 18 Pro's demand is reportedly stronger than the iPhone 17 Pro's last year.

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  • ✓ Apple's iPhone 18 Pro demand is stronger than iPhone 17 Pro's.
  • ✓ The iPhone 20 series may lack the Action Button.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (60% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Multiple sources now corroborate the rumor about the Action button's potential removal.

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  1. Future iPhones may have one less button

    Apple is rumored to eliminate the Action button on future iPhones, starting with the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 20 series. The button's functions will allegedly be combined with the Camera button. This change aims to achieve a cleaner design. The iPhone 18 Pro's demand is reportedly stronger than the iPhone 17 Pro's last year.

    Why it matters

    The Action button was introduced as a new feature on recent iPhone models. Its removal would mark a significant design change for Apple's iPhones. The tech giant is constantly exploring ways to improve and refine its products.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple's iPhone 18 Pro demand is stronger than iPhone 17 Pro's.
    • The iPhone 20 series may lack the Action Button.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Future iPhones will have one less button.
    • The Action button's functions will be combined with the Camera button.
    • Apple will reportedly eliminate the Action button in 2027.

    What to watch next

    • Apple's official announcement about the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 20 series.
    • Release of iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 20 series.
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. www.wired.com — WIRED - The Latest in Technology, Science, Culture and Business
    2. www.macworld.com — Parallels Desktop 27 for Mac review: Still the best way to run Windows
    3. forums.macrumors.com — Apple Reportedly Cuts iPhone 18 Pro Orders After Price Hike Dampens Demand | Page 5 | MacRumors Forums
    4. www.gsmarena.com — JP Morgan: demand for iPhone 18 Pro models is stronger than for the 17 Pro models last year
    5. www.idropnews.com — Apple’s 512 GB Mac Studio RAM Upgrade Now Costs $15,500
    6. forums.appleinsider.com — OLED iPad mini 8 vs iPad mini 7: Apple's tiny tablets compared
    7. GSMArena.com — Future iPhones will have one less button, new rumor claims - GSMArena.com news
    8. MacRumors — Apple Rumored to Drop the iPhone's Action Button Next Year
    9. AL.com — Apple might get rid of longtime iPhone feature
    10. AppleInsider — iPhone 20 range rumored to ditch Action Button
    11. 9to5Mac — Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign will drop an important button, per leak
    12. en.wikipedia.org — Future (rapper) - Wikipedia
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