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Apple’s Next Big Move: iPhone 20 Reportedly Could Ditch Every Physical Button

If you like the security of a physical button to feel for on your iPhone, you might need to adjust to a new style.

Future iPhones may not have physical buttons, according to an unconfirmed report from a leaker who goes by Instant Digital, and who shared the information on the Chinese social media platform Weibo.

Tech news site 9to5Mac translated the post from Chinese.

«The solid-state button scheme of Apple iPhone has completed the functional verification and is planned to be mass-produced and applied on the iPhone 20 in 2027,» the translation read. «At that time, the power button, volume button, operation button and camera control button will be upgraded to solid-state buttons with local vibration feedback.»

A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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It’s not an entirely new concept in the smartphone world.

«There have been plenty of Android phones that have tried replacing buttons with faux ones in part,» said CNET managing editor Patrick Holland. «But in 2018, HTC launched the U12 Plus, which lacked actual buttons. Instead, there were raised areas that were touch-sensitive and simulated the action and feel of a real button using haptics.»

Haptics refers to the iPhone’s way of providing feedback through vibrations or taps, which can let users know they’ve touched the right spot on the phone, even if there’s no physical button to feel.

A buttonless iPhone might take Apple customers a while to get used to, but Holland sees a positive side to the lack of physical buttons.

«The upside is that there isn’t anything that can break,» he said. «Apple has had haptic buttons on its devices for years. The home button on the iPhone 7 and newer was all haptics. And the trackpads on MacBooks have all used capacitive touch, instead of actual hardware, for nearly a decade.»

Holland also notes that while Instant Digital, the account that leaked this report, has a mixed record when it comes to accuracy, «lately more (of their reports) have been right than not.»

Even back in 2021, there were rumors that the then-upcoming iPhone 13 would have no physical buttons, and a similar rumor popped up for the iPhone 15 Pro.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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