A recent update has revealed that amongst the slew of new updates that are bound to be instilled with the iPhone 17 another addition seems highly likely to make an appearance . The update has revealed that Apple might equip the new iPhone 17 with solid state buttons with haptic feedback. These features would further be established on other Apple devices once they make their way to the iPhone 17, such as the iPad, watches and other Apple line up.
A leak back in 2022 had revealed that Apple intended to bring solid state buttons to the iPhone 15 Pro in 2023 as a part of project Bongo as revealed by Mac Rumor’s. Haptic feedback buttons often reduce mechanical wear and further help users choose between different functions based on the intensity and the duration of the touch. Before being rumored to have been instilled on the iPhone 17 these were rumored to have made it to production models from the iPhone 16.
The report further elucidates, that the issue of mistouches held Apple back from equipping the phones with such features back then. These buttons would be integrated directly into the chassis of the phone, with haptic feedback. But Apple would seemingly calibrate the haptic feedback in such a way that a click feels like pressing a button.
Since Apple has been targeting battery technology and advancements for screen and battery there is not a full guarantee that such a feature would make it to the final iPhone 17, If It does it would be another accessibility that would add to the overall functionality of the iPhone 17.
Apple iPhone 17 Battery Details
The new iPhone 17 Air would possibly be equipped with a 2800 mAh battery in an aluminum chassis with a 5.5mm thickness and a 145 Gram total weight. New Leaks regarding the battery capacity has lead to great commotion in the tech community. Considering the fact that Apple used to pack their phones with battery above 3000 mAh battery in 2020, a 2800 mAh battery would be a significant demerit.
Software Optimization
Apple has indicated that it would be using AI based software optimizations that would actively tap into user’s experience data and ensure that it provides the user with a battery life that would easily last the whole day. Beyond that Apple has showcased its intent to use a high density battery to provide the phone with an extended battery life.
A new revelation has revealed that the battery has silicon instead of traditional graphite, allowing the manufacturer to pack more than 15% more energy into the same space compared to conventional rechargeable battery packs. Such an innovation would allow Apple to ramp up the battery life of the phone in such a small and slim form factor.
