Have you ever wanted a "do anything" button on your iPhone? Well, you're in luck, because Apple just introduced the Action button, which can do just that, on both its premium iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models.
The new programmable button replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch above the volume buttons. Want to assign a different function to the button, like your flashlight, magnifier or camera? It’s easy — just follow these steps to learn how to customize the Action button.
The new Action button is on the left side of your iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, right above the volume controls. If you want to change what the button does, you can do so by going into your phone's Settings menu. You can also change what the Action button does by default.
Here's how you can do it as of iOS 17.
Open the Settings menu and choose Action button. You’ll see it in the third group of options.
Swipe left and right through the menu that pops up. These are the different functions you can assign to your Action button.
Choose from one of the following options:
You have a lot more freedom to customize your Accessibility options when it comes to picking out what your Action button does. These picks are a good way to make your phone simpler to use, whether that means making your text easier to read or using a special magnifier to make tiny items on your screen bigger.
Here are five Accessibility choices you might want to use out of all the different options that can make your phone feel much more personalized and comfortable to use:
Just like there are plenty of great Accessibility options to assign to your Action button, there are tons of ways you can implement Shortcuts as well.
These are great ways to automatically launch things you already do on your phone. For instance, you can set up Shortcuts to automatically open apps when you press the Action button. That could include opening your favorite music app or game, so you don't have to do it yourself.
Here are five of the best Shortcuts you can set your Action button to launch.
Your iPhone's Action button is one of the biggest new features of the iPhone 15 Pro line. Regular iPhone 15 models still have the sliding mute switch. This design will likely become the norm for even base iPhones in the next release waves.
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