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From: Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com>
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Subject: Re: [RUMOUR] iPhone 16 (or 17) won'ty have physical buttons
Date: 23 Apr 2024 16:09:23 GMT
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On 2024-04-23, Wilf <wilf21@is.invalid> wrote:
> On 23/04/2024 at 06:41, Jörg Lorenz wrote:
>> Am 23.04.24 um 01:34 schrieb badgolferman:
>>> Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> There are lots of rumors that the iPhone 16 (or maybe 17) will lose
>>>> some or all of its physical buttons, to be replaced with capacitive
>>>> touch buttons instead. Assuming the rumours turn out to be true
>>>> (and likely on the high end model first), you'll probably see
>>>> Samsung make fun of how silly the idea is ... only to of course
>>>> then copy it six months later on their own new phone models.
>>>>
>>>> Personally I hate touch buttons. Physical buttons are far far
>>>> better.  Even car makers who had used touch buttons on their
>>>> infotainment devices and steering wheels controls have realised
>>>> they're crap and are moving back to physical ones instead.
>>>
>>> If Apple does it then it will be the best thing since sliced bread
>>> and will be defended to the death in this group.
>> 
>> Do you have something material to contribute, Troll?
>
> I personally prefer physical buttons for some purposes.  The iPhone 14
> and earlier mute switch is something I can actuate in which way I wish
> even in the dark or in a pocket and can also, by touch, know which
> position it is in.  Very useful. 

Conceptually, I agree, but I can't tell you the last time I actually
toggled the mute switch in my pocket - or toggled it all. It's generally
something I set once and then forget about since I like my phones to be
muted.

> Does this make me an "Arlen"?

Nope, you just have a different opinion. Differing opinions aren't a
problem here. Trolling is. Can you distinguish between offering a
genuine opinion and trolling? It seems maybe you can't.

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