On September 9, at the “It’s Glowtime” event, Apple is most likely to introduce the iPhone 16 series, which will be accompanied by a new Watch Series 10 and other accessories. The event will be primarily focused on the iPhone 16 series, which, just like the iPhone 15 series, is said to include four different models — iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Apple's iPhone 16 Capture button has leaked ahead of the September iPhone event on Monday, revealing its placement and a novel solution Apple has found for its official iPhone cases.
Numerous upgrades are expected, but perhaps the most noteworthy hardware change will be the advent of a new “capture button.”
The Action button replaces the single-function switch used to on-off switch between ring and silent, offering additional options so users can choose between quickly accessing the camera or flashlight, activating Voice Memos, Focus modes, Translate, and accessibility features like Magnifier. Users can also associate it with shortcuts for more options.
A new case leak now seems to confirm the button's inclusion in the lineup, its placement, and the solution Apple will adopt for its official iPhone cases.
An image shared by notable leaker DuanRui on social media platform X reveals unspecified iPhone 16 cases that include a slot for the rumoured “capture button” on the right-hand side, below the iPhone's Power/Lock button. While these cases include a gap for the button, a translated caption from the leaker X post says that “It is said that the official protective case of Apple iPhone 16 series does not have this opening and will be made into an integrated design, which will not affect the normal use of this capacitive button.”
Whether or not this is true remains to be seen, but with just a few days left to go, we can definitely file the new Capture button in the 'certain' category when it comes to iPhone leaks.
Apple always releases its own official line of iPhone cases to complement its flagship smartphone, and it could be that support for the Capture button in those is delivered by way of a covered button, just like the other physical controls on the iPhone currently. With the iPhone event just days away, we don't have long to find out.