Reports say future iPhones may combine the Action Button with Camera Control

Three reports describe a leak claiming Apple may remove the separate Action Button from new iPhone models expected in the second half of 2027, moving its assigned functions to Camera Control. The change remains unconfirmed, and one report notes the leaker’s track record is uncertain.

• The reported combined control would open the camera with a tap and run the Action Button’s assigned function when held.· 2 sources
• The reports place the possible change in new iPhone models launching in the second half of 2027, which may coincide with anniversary models; Apple’s naming plans are described as unclear.· 2 sources
• The Action Button debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro in 2023 as a replacement for the Ring/Silent switch; reports say its assigned functions would remain available through the combined control.· 2 sources
• The reports point to the iPhone Duo’s lack of a separate Action Button as a precedent, while noting that Camera Control remains on that device.· 2 sources
• The claim is attributed to leaker Instant Digital; AppleInsider cautions that Weibo leakers have an uneven record and that this source has sometimes posted material it characterizes as wishful thinking.· 1 source