Experts say the new button would be handy for users.
“Users loved action buttons, so I am not sure why smartphone makers moved away from them.
The reason stated at the time was it meant the screen could be larger.
iPhone 6 with a home button.Kilian Seiler / Unsplash
The new button could summon various iPhone-specific features and parameters.
It’s all about personal preference.
And rig makers have a go at make the majority happy.”
iPhone Mute and Volume buttons.Math / Unsplash
Many phone makers have transitioned to software-only action buttons.
“I remember when the Apple iPhone started tinkering with the action button,” Kagan said.
“First, they moved away from an actual click to a touch-only button.
Virtual number keys on a phone.Krit of Studio OMG / Getty Images
The click feel was created by software and vibration technology.
Then they finally got rid of the button to make the screens larger.”
Athwal contends that action buttons might no longer be on some phones due to design decisions surrounding their multi-functionality.
Think of them asfidget toysfor tech.
