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2023 Android phones could ‘also’ switch to solid-state buttons, ditching physical ones: Apple analyst
Earlier, we saw a concept showing off a Samsung device without physical power and volume buttons. The company has not yet disclosed any info about its plans to ditch physical buttons, while, a famous Apple analyst now come up with information that iPhone 15 Pro and 2023 Android phones could use solid-state button design.
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple iPhone 15 Pro will be equipped with solid-state power and volume buttons, ditching the traditional physical buttons. Moreover, top Android flagships launching in 2023 could also follow Apple’s footsteps of ditching physical buttons in favor of solid-state volume and power buttons.
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As noted by the analyst, Apple could implement some elements such as Taptic Engines on the internal left and right sides in order to provide force feedback so users can have to feel like they are pressing physical buttons. It could finally be possible with the implementation of a total of three vibrators.
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When it comes to the power button and volume rockers, smartphone manufacturers are not thinking about it anything for a long. As Apple is reportedly ditching traditional buttons, Android vendors will surely switch to solid-state buttons, which could bring better results for OEMs in terms of sales.
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It is expected that high-end Android smartphones will also follow Apple's design to create new selling points, which is a structural positive for the mobile phone vibrator industry.— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) October 28, 2022
Removal of physical power and volume buttons won’t not only make phones advanced and unique in design, but it also let them prevent the insertion of water and dust particles. As there won’t be any kind of gap in the right body, the chances of dust and water insertion will be significantly reduced.
If we talk specifically about Samsung for removal of physical buttons. We might see a mid-range Galaxy A phone with solid-state power and volume buttons. The company won’t bet on its flagship line for such kind of big change that can badly make an impact on sales.
Let’s see, what happens next!
Details about Samsung’s next-gen Galaxy A5x smartphone continue to appear. In a new report, it has been revealed that Samsung considering bringing a 32-megapixel selfie camera to the Galaxy A55 5G, scheduled for launch in 2024.
Starting with the Galaxy A51, Samsung utilized a 32-megapixel front camera in the Galaxy A52, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy A54. If the report is correct, it’s going to be the company’s fifth handset, bringing the same resolution front camera sensor.
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Besides 50-megapixel primary and 32-megapixel selfie cameras, the Galaxy A55 5G will be equipped with a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, the same as its predecessor. Besides, details about the phone’s macro (third rear) camera sensor remain unknown, leaving hope for improvement.
Apple has yet to muffle the iPhone 15’s overheating complaints, another problem pops up on the web. This time, the problem is related to the failure of NFC, causing to users have a BMW car.
According to reports on the internet, some BMW owners have complained that their iPhone 15’s NFC chip no longer works after charging with their vehicle’s wireless charging pad.
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Consumers report that their iPhone 15 enters the data recovery mode with a white screen, and the NFC chip is no longer functional. Notably, the NFC chip powers features like Apple Pay and digital car keys.
Due to the NFC failure, some consumers got a replacement unit from Apple, but the replacement iPhone is then vulnerable to the same issue. Affected users receive a “Could Not Set Up Apple Pay” error message in the Wallet app.
OnePlus is expected to introduce its first foldable smartphone in the market this month. Ahead of official unveiling, OnePlus Chief Pete Lau sat down with a well-known YouTuber to discuss their first foldable phone and show off the new foldable hinge and gapless design of an early model.
This year’s foldable phone by Samsung brings new Flex Hinge technology, which results gapless foldable. Since the Chinese phone maker confirmed to introduce OnePlus Open in the global market, the Korean tech giant may face some heat of competition, which is radically rising.
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Through an exclusive interview with Unbox Therapy, OnePlus gives an official look at an early build of its upcoming foldable, showcasing the revamped hinge build and “gapless” design. Pete notes that OnePlus retains over 600 patents surrounding elements of the hinge alone.
OnePlus Open foldable phone will come with a gapless design, similar to the Oppo Find N2. Notable, the company’s forthcoming foldable brings 31 fewer components in comparison.
In the video, Pete has Lew close the Open with a piece of paper tucked inside. It looks more like a case of strong magnets laid across the outer edges of the inner display to an outside viewer.
When it’s coming?
OnePlus is expected to launch its first foldable smartphone on October 19. Tomorrow, Samsung and Google will have their epic events, with the former set to unveil a set of Fan Edition products and the latter will unveil the Pixel 8 flagship and Pixel Watch 2nd generation.