Action Button
By MacRumors Staff on February 28, 2025
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Assign Control Center Functions to Your iPhone's Action Button
Friday October 4, 2024 10:37 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
The Action button, introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro models and now featured on all iPhone 16 models, offers users a customizable hardware button for quick access to various functions. With iOS 18, Apple has expanded its capabilities to include Control Center functions, which could potentially increase its utility for many users.
Despite its versatility, user adoption of the Action button...
Switch Between Mute/Silent and Ring Mode on iPhone 16
Monday September 23, 2024 4:46 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus now feature the programmable Action button that replaces the traditional ring/silent switch above the volume buttons. The Action button was previously only available on iPhone 15 Pro devices, but has expanded across the latest iPhone 16 lineup to be included on all models.
The Action button can be programmed to perform several different functions, but...
Translate Speech With iPhone's Action Button
Thursday December 14, 2023 8:25 am PST by Tim Hardwick
Overcome communication barriers with the new custom Translation option for the iPhone's Action button. Keep reading to learn how to use it.
If you have an iPhone with an Action button (iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 series, iPhone 17 series) Apple has a translation option for the button that allows you to translate live conversations into multiple languages.
According to Apple, the translation ...
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16: Assign Two Functions to the Action Button
Tuesday October 3, 2023 11:30 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models feature an Action button to which you can assign a custom function. Officially, the Action button only supports one function, but there is a way to switch between two actions using a special Shortcut. Keep reading to learn how it's done.
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On iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 devices, the iOS...
iPhone 15 Pro: How to Hide the Silent Mode Bell Icon in the Status Bar
Friday September 22, 2023 1:41 pm PDT by Tim Hardwick
On iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models, Apple has introduced a physical, programmable Action button that replaces the traditional ring/silent switch above the volume buttons.
The Action button can be programmed to perform several different functions, but the ability to switch between Silent and Ring mode has not gone away. By default, one long press of the Action button will mute your ...
Switch Between Mute/Silent and Ring Mode on iPhone 15 Pro
Thursday September 21, 2023 9:25 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max introduce a new programmable Action button that replaces the traditional ring/silent switch above the volume buttons.
The Action button can be programmed to perform several different functions, but don't worry – the ability to switch between Silent and Ring mode has not gone away. They are simply activated differently.
By default, the...
Customizing the Action Button on iPhone
Thursday September 21, 2023 7:43 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 Pro models feature a programmable Action button that replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch above the volume buttons. Keep reading to learn what the Action button is capable of, and how you can customize it.
The Action button on iPhone replaces the traditional iPhone switch that activates Ring and Silent. By default the new button still activates these...
Apple Watch Ultra: How to Customize the Action Button
Friday September 23, 2022 1:29 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple Watch Ultra features a customizable Action button on the left side of the case that is capable of performing a variety of functions. This article explains what it can do, and how you can configure it.
Apart from activating the Siren, the Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra can be customized to perform a number of functions, offering quick access to them without you having to tap through ...
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iPhone 16e Has an Action Button: Here's Everything It Can Do
Friday February 28, 2025 7:12 am PST by Tim Hardwick
Apple's new entry-level iPhone 16e has inherited the Action button first seen on the iPhone 15 Pro and now found on all iPhone 16 models. The Action button replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch – a staple of the iPhone since it launched in 2007. For users unfamiliar with the Action button, here's a rundown of its functions – including one that is (currently) exclusive to iPhone 16e.
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iPhone 16: How to Customize the Action Button
Friday September 20, 2024 5:13 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models have adopted the Action button that was exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models last year. The Action button replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch – a staple of the iPhone since it launched in 2007. Here's a rundown of its functions.
The Action button replaces the single-function switch used to toggle between ring and silent, offering...
The iPhone 16 Is Getting an Action Button: Here's Everything It Will Do
Thursday September 5, 2024 4:07 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models are widely expected to inherit the Action button first seen on last year's iPhone 15 Pro models. The Action button replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch – a staple of the iPhone since it launched in 2007. For users unfamiliar with the Action button, here's a rundown of its functions – including some new features that iOS 18 will bring ...
iOS 18 Adds Control Center Options to Action Button on iPhone 15 Pro
Wednesday June 12, 2024 11:17 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models have an Action button in place of the Ring/Silent switch on older iPhones, and iOS 18 makes it even more useful.
Screenshot Credit: Aaron Perris
iOS 18 allows the Action button to be assigned to one of the dozens of controls available in the new Control Center gallery, allowing the Action button to invoke Dark Mode, Airplane Mode, Personal Hotspot,...
All iPhone 16 Models to Feature Action Button, But Usefulness Debated
Tuesday April 16, 2024 6:54 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Last September, Apple's iPhone 15 Pro models debuted with a new customizable Action button, offering faster access to a handful of functions, as well as the ability to assign Shortcuts. Apple is poised to include the feature on all upcoming iPhone 16 models, so we asked iPhone 15 Pro users what their experience has been with the additional button so far.
The Action button replaces the switch ...
Apple Tweaks iPhone 16 Pro Action Button Design as Early Development Continues
Friday January 12, 2024 1:47 pm PST by Marko Zivkovic
Recent iPhone 16 Pro prototypes seen by MacRumors indicate that Apple has again tweaked the design of the Action button, and now it looks much like the Action button found on the iPhone 15 Pro. Apple has been toying with the size and design of the Action button for the iPhone 16 Pro, but in the latest "Proto2" development stage, the company is sticking with a tried and true design.
During...
iPhone 16 to Include Action Button Across Entire Lineup
Thursday November 30, 2023 4:08 pm PST by Marko Zivkovic
The release of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max saw the introduction of an entirely new user-configurable button known as the Action button, and now, MacRumors has seen extensive evidence confirming Apple is planning to include the Action button on the entire iPhone 16 range.
Designs and plans for the Action button date back to at least 2021, as the button was intended for release alongside hapt...
Halide 2.13 Features In-App Action Button Triggers on iPhone 15 Pro
Wednesday October 4, 2023 11:00 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Award-winning iPhone camera app Halide was today updated for iPhone 15 Pro models, and features a set of in-app triggers that work with the devices' new Action button.
With the Halide 2.13 app open on an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Action button can be pressed to trigger manual focus, auto/manual exposure, RAW capture, 12/48-megapixel capture, cycle through lenses, take a...
iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button to Support Translate App Later This Year
Wednesday September 13, 2023 6:05 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol
The new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are equipped with a customizable Action button that replaces the traditional mute switch on previous iPhones. By default, the button is set to toggle between Ring and Silent modes, but it can also be assigned to a different action for quick access to the camera, flashlight, Voice Memos, and more.
One of the options for the Action button will be the ...
iPhone 15 Pro: Here's Everything the New Action Button Can Do
Wednesday September 13, 2023 1:35 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's newly announced iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models introduce a new Action button that replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch – a staple of the iPhone since it launched in 2007. Here's a rundown of its functions.
The all-new Action button replaces the single-function switch used to toggle between ring and silent, offering additional options so users can choose between...
The iPhone 15 Pro's New Action Button: What to Expect
Tuesday September 12, 2023 12:47 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will introduce a new Action button that will replace the traditional Ring/Silent switch – a staple of the iPhone since it launched in 2007. Here's what you can expect to do with it.
Like the Action button on the Apple Watch Ultra, the new Action button that will be exclusive to Apple's premium iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max...
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