Apple has officially killed off the Home Button

With the introduction of the iPhone 16e, Apple has officially ended the nearly two-decade run of the Home Button.The iPhone SE 3 was the last of Apple's products to feature the Home ButtonOn Wednesday, Apple announced the iPhone 16e. Designed to replace the budget-friendly iPhone SE, it offers a lower price point for new and returning iPhone owners — or anyone who isn't looking to drop $800 on a mainline release.All three generations of the iPhone SE featured a home button. However, we had already expected that the newest budget model would move to Face ID. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Feb 19, 2025 - 18:25
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Apple has officially killed off the Home Button
With the introduction of the iPhone 16e, Apple has officially ended the nearly two-decade run of the Home Button.

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The iPhone SE 3 was the last of Apple's products to feature the Home Button

On Wednesday, Apple announced the iPhone 16e. Designed to replace the budget-friendly iPhone SE, it offers a lower price point for new and returning iPhone owners — or anyone who isn't looking to drop $800 on a mainline release.

All three generations of the iPhone SE featured a home button. However, we had already expected that the newest budget model would move to Face ID.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums