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From: Wilf <wilf21@is.invalid>
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Subject: Re: [RUMOUR] iPhone 16 (or 17) won'ty have physical buttons
Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:37:45 +0100
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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.  Does this make me an "Arlen"?

-- 
Wilf