Apple rumored to drop the iPhone’s dedicated Action Button next year

iPhone’s dedicated Action Button
Apple plans to eliminate the dedicated Action Button on new iPhone models starting in the second half of 2027, merging its functions into the Camera Control button, according to Chinese leaker Instant Digital.
In a Weibo post, the leaker stated that a single press of the remaining Camera Control would open the Camera app, while a long press would trigger the customizable action previously assigned to the Action Button. These actions include toggling Silent mode