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The era of physical buttons is ending
According to the information shared on Weibo, Apple will launch the iPhone 20 series, which is expected to be introduced in 2027. Switching to “solid-state” keys will do. This technology uses no moving parts. piezoelectric ceramic components ve pressure sensors will use. So the keys won’t physically move but will move when you press them. feeling “pressed” by vibration will give.
Sources say that Apple is conducting internal R&D work for this system under the name “Project Bongo“. The aim is to increase the durability of the device, reduce false touches and make the iPhone interface smoother. In addition, the new structure will allow support for different gestures such as long press and swipe.
Additionally, this transition is not limited to the iPhone series only. It is said that Apple plans to use the same technology in iPad and Apple Watch models. Leaks indicate that the camera button will become touch-based with the iPhone 18 series, and all mechanical keys will completely disappear in the iPhone 20 period.
Finally, the new key system, Also resistant to water and dust will increase. However, Apple needs to conduct a long testing process before implementing this change. The company’s priority is to provide the touch feeling as close as possible to the physical key experience. Therefore, the testing process is expected to continue for a few more years before the iPhone 20 is introduced.
For those who missed it, Apple had previously moved into a new design era by removing the home button with the iPhone X. It seems that the iPhone 20 will bring about an equally big change.
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