Another report suggests the new iPhones will have a touch-based home button

08 August, 2016
Apple will allegedly ditch the traditional home button in favor of a touch surface.

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  • 2Au
  • 09 Aug 2016

Another report from trusted source that Iphone has a Laser sensor.

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    • AnonD-113455
    • Ibx
    • 09 Aug 2016

    Now fanboi will say others will copy apple capacitive button, hahaaaaha another rip-off of oneplus two from last year.

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      • Esfand
      • mkQ
      • 09 Aug 2016

      Just want to say hello to haters :D they are so obssessed with iPhone news that remains no doubt about their jealousy and hidden wish to have an iphone.

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        • SamsuckIpon
        • XMh
        • 09 Aug 2016

        Rafe Firmani, 09 Aug 2016HTC has done it quite sometimes -> Sammy don't care App... moreAgreed with u... the true innovator is HTC... but they are so underrated and low profile... meanwhile iphone and samsung keep copying HTC's ideas and market it into their sheeps....

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          • AnonD-367917
          • vut
          • 09 Aug 2016

          Rafe Firmani, 09 Aug 2016HTC has done it quite sometimes -> Sammy don't care App... moreThe biggest problem I see with most previous implementations of 'software' buttons, is it has been for 'cost cutting'

          Whilst I have no doubt that their will, ultimately, be a cost cutting recoup for Apple by doing this, their control over hardware and software should engender an ability to use this screen space for viewing use (eg wide aspect ration video file flowing into the 'button zone')

          I don't like software buttons as much as physical keys, (also do not have an iPhone in the house), but, I will certainly be interested in how Apple 'Applise' this feature.

          Ironically written using 'software' keyboard, so clearly not all bad....

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            • AnonD-367917
            • vut
            • 09 Aug 2016

            divis200, 08 Aug 2016Apple will most likely have a gimmicky feature with it. Mos... moreWeird; cause the above article is explicit with how 3d touch could absolve the need for it.
            As of iOS 10, 3D touch is considered no longer a gimmick by many.
            Apple are happy to implement a technology and then build software for it.
            Software, being software, is easily replacable.

            If they remove the button, and back the screen with 'all battery' and chipset, done right, this could have a nice weight balance in the hand and be quite durable.

            Personally I don't like thinner phones.
            I want a well thought out folder, akin to the old nokia communicators, with a durable exterior, and a keyboard/screen interior.
            We could have some very nice ones nowadays...

            Also I hate camera lens bumps.
            The .5mm lens protrusion of the Note 7 is a fail in my eyes.
            I would prefer the whole phone be .5mm thicker and use the extra width better (more durable or better battery or better amplifier for headphone output etc)
            I have a Note Edge. When I use the samsung wallet/flip cover, the lens is protected and I can put my phone down anywhere,.. without the replaced 'thicker' cover, I am always looking for something soft to rest the phone on as the protruding camera bump takes the weight, and who wants a scratched lens?
            Sure the lens doesn't contact the surface,(the lens rim does), but if we are going to have a protrusion, give me a 'slide over' lens protector.

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              • Jarret
              • 25G
              • 09 Aug 2016

              An old & out-dated technology applied to the 'new' iPhone7 by Apple. Sucks!...

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                • AnonD-276592
                • vaS
                • 09 Aug 2016

                Not on iPhone 7, Samsung will do it first then Apple will follow.

                  Rafe Firmani, 09 Aug 2016HTC has done it quite sometimes -> Sammy don't care App... moreNobody give a f*ck about HTC. I personally don't see anyone uses it in real life so who cares? You better keep your comment for your self lol

                    HTC has done it quite sometimes -> Sammy don't care
                    Apple will do it-> Sammy will follow in no time!

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                      • AnonD-570082
                      • thh
                      • 08 Aug 2016

                      Touch based home button and they shall name it "itouch" 😭😭

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                        • AnonD-552684
                        • Qq1
                        • 08 Aug 2016

                        Why, my Nexus 6P has haptic feedback on the fingerprint scanner on the back.

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                          • AnonD-551566
                          • PH0
                          • 08 Aug 2016

                          Tommo, 08 Aug 2016I totally agree. The comment section of this website is abs... morejaja morbid curiosity ^_^

                          what i do is not read any toxic comment whatsoever XD every now and then u find some a good statement or a funny comment that can refresh all the toxic-ness so never give up ^_^

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                            • Kam
                            • 3Ca
                            • 08 Aug 2016

                            AnonD-237590, 08 Aug 2016One thing for sure, iPhone will blow the competition once a... moreBecause it's un over-rated phone not it has an innovation

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                              • Anonymous
                              • IWQ
                              • 08 Aug 2016

                              If i haven't been seeing all the leaks, i'll be thinking this guy is using white tapes to hold his cracked iPhone 6S at the top and bottom.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • 6XU
                                • 08 Aug 2016

                                I'm android user and don't like home button in iPhone and Samsung. But touch button is really good.

                                  AnonD-491313, 08 Aug 2016Why cant the haters just drink bleach and die miserably? Se... moreThis comment is too mature for this community 😂

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                                    • Tommo
                                    • n5E
                                    • 08 Aug 2016

                                    AnonD-491313, 08 Aug 2016Why cant the haters just drink bleach and die miserably? Se... moreI totally agree. The comment section of this website is absolutely devoid of intelligence and reason. I very rarely visit GSM arena anymore. At the same time, we don't HAVE to visit the comment section! We could just enjoy the articles. I guess it's just morbid curiosity that brings me "down" here!

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                                      • AnonD-404954
                                      • GT9
                                      • 08 Aug 2016

                                      divis200, 08 Aug 2016Apple will most likely have a gimmicky feature with it. Mos... moreand for reduce production cost

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                                        • AnonD-442781
                                        • HD8
                                        • 08 Aug 2016

                                        AnonD-237590, 08 Aug 2016One thing for sure, iPhone will blow the competition once a... moreIt wasn't true last year, and so far it seems even less likely it'll be true this year.