That tiny side switch on the iPhone that toggles silent alert mode? In the iPhone 15 Pro, it’s gone. A customizable action button takes its place. You can set it to kickstart a variety of tasks: ...

Whether you’re in a meeting, at the movies, or just need a little peace, knowing how to quickly silence your iPhone can be a lifesaver. Apple Inc. provides a couple of straightforward ways to keep ...

Apple replaced the classic mute switch with the configurable Action button last year on the iPhone 15 Pro. Since day one, the Action button on my iPhone 15 Pro Max has been assigned to launching the ...

For years, the iPhone had the same set of physical buttons. We had the Mute switch, the Volume keys, and the power button that Apple now ambiguously calls the "Side button." Rumors have also said that ...

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