What all you can do with the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro?
Apple's new Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro can be programmed to perform a variety of functions. In this article, we have outlined all the options for you. Read on to know more.
There seems to be no end to Apple's iPhone 15 Pro craze worldwide. Even Apple has claimed that there has never been a more professional lineup than this one. iPhone 15 Pro boasts a strong and lightweight titanium design with new contoured edges, a new action button, a powerful camera upgrade, and the A17 pro for next-generation performance and gaming capabilities. Apple has added an Action button to the iPhone 15 Pro in place of the Ring/Silent switch, which has been a standard feature of the iPhone since its introduction in 2007. Apple Watch Ultra first introduced the Action button, and it is excellent in all respects because it adds another control. Here, it's replacing something that has been already there. What is This Action Button on iPhone Pro?
The Action button is a small clickable button located directly above the volume buttons on iPhone 15 Pro models. It is the same position as the mute switch on iPhones from previous generations. You can set the Action button to perform several basic functions, we will discuss those in a moment. It can also perform more difficult tasks if you are a Siri Shortcuts expert. Using the action button, you must hold it down until the action is completed. You can perform any action by holding the Action button and you will receive finely-tuned haptic feedback to help you complete any task. For now, there are no additional options, so pressing the action button one time, twice, or three times does not result in different actions. In other words, while the Action button is useful, there is plenty of room for improvement.
There is no doubt that the mute slider on the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus might sound like a better choice to many but the Action button offers the advantage that you can program it to launch a custom shortcut or perform a pre-defined function. What You Can Do With the Action Button on iPhone 15 Pro?
Here are all the things you can do using the Action button on your iPhone 15 Pro. 1. Silent Mode
The Action button on your iPhone 15 Pro can be used for regular tasks like switching between ringing and silent mode just like the mute slider. Although the Control Centre has a new silent button, you can still move between silent and ringing pretty quickly if you want to keep the Action button for some other function. Tap on the bell in the Control Centre after swiping down from the top right. Also to be mentioned here that if you are in silent mode, your iPhone won't have the colored marker, but a bell symbol will appear at the top of the screen with a line through it. 2. Focus Mode
This Focus mode is a very interesting and wise feature available on your iPhone 15 Pro. It was introduced in 2021 with iOS 15. Using focus, you can customize notifications for work, school, personal, sleep, and more. The Action button makes turning on or off focus mode a breeze without even unlocking your iPhone. The Action button can now be mapped to this function instead of going to the setting apps or the Control Centre. 3. Camera
The Action button can capture photos and videos in your preferred camera mode. However, we still wonder why you need to do that when you already have a camera shortcut feature on your home screen. Some people, however, might find it worthwhile to get there as soon as possible. If you are also one of them it is without a doubt the fastest way for you to launch the camera. 4. Record Voice Memos
If you don't like to look for the voice memo app again and again when you need to record something, using the Action button can be a good choice for you. It can help you record your voice memo with just a single touch. Although we know that you can also create a shortcut by adding the app to your home screen it is a multi-step process. Using the Action button, you can record music, voice messages, and personal notes on your iPhone more seamlessly. 5. Torch Light
It is possible to turn on and off the torch light using the Action button, but since you already have a shortcut from the lock screen, you might not want to waste that function on this. In certain circumstances, the Action button makes accessing the flashlight even quicker and more convenient with just a single press than iOS's lock screen. 6. Accessibility
You will have the option of 21 specific features if you choose to turn on Accessibility with the Action button. As a lot of accessibility tools and features are available to everyone, you might find a use case that you would like to map your Action button to. 7. Magnifier
The next use you can make of the Action button on your iPhone 15 Pro is choosing the magnifier. The Action button can be set up to open the magnifier shortcut when you press and hold the Action button. 8. Hotspot
For those who frequently use their iPhones as hotspots to access cellular data, this Action button mapping may be apt for them. It's great that iPhone has a personal hotspot but it can shut down after a while if you don't use it. Having quick access might be worth it if you frequently use the feature. It will also save your data from misuse. How to Customise Your iPhone Pro Action Button?
Final Words
So, these are the things you can do using the Action button on your iPhone 15 Pro. You can make a better choice given your preferences. If you don't want to set any feature to the Action button it will turn into a dumb button which is good for nothing. However, we must admit that Apple has enhanced the Action button's power by giving us shortcut options.
