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iOS 17.1 Beta 3: The action button becomes smarter

Milan Jovicic by Milan Jovicic
October 10, 2023 - 10:34 PM CEST
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iOS 17.1 Beta 3 brings exciting changes to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. One of the most notable innovations concerns the action button, which controls various functions. Below we will take a closer look at how the action button changes in certain situations with iOS 17.1 and what other innovations the update brings.

The Action Button, also known as the Action Button, is a handy feature that allows users to quickly mute their iPhone 15 Pro (Max), turn on the flashlight, and perform shortcuts. But with iOS 17.1, Apple has adjusted the behavior of this button, especially when the iPhone is in your pocket. The changes are intended to prevent accidental activations and improve the user experience.

iOS 17.1 changes the behavior of the action button

The third beta of iOS 17.1, which was recently released to developers published includes a new feature that uses the iPhone's proximity sensors to detect when the device is in the user's pocket. In such cases, users must press and hold the action button to trigger an action. This is designed to prevent the phone from being accidentally activated when it is in the pocket. The feature is activated automatically and does not require manual settings.

More about iOS 17.1

Aside from the changes to the action button, iOS 17.1 brings other improvements and features. Apple Music users can look forward to new ways to customize playlists and favorite songs. There is also the option to turn off the display in standby mode after 20 seconds. Another new feature concerns the use of cellular data for AirDrop transfers, which can now be selected in the settings. Apple plans to release iOS 17.1 later this month. However, an exact date is not known.

Next iPhone update: Apple focuses on user-friendliness

With iOS 17.1 Beta 3, Apple is not only bringing useful improvements to the action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, but also a number of other features that enrich the iOS user experience. The update shows that Apple is continuing to work on making its devices more convenient and user-friendly. Developers and participants in the Apple Beta Software Program can already test the beta version and look forward to the upcoming improvements. Are you looking for new accessories? Then take a look in our Amazon Storefront - there you will find numerous products from leading providers, also for HomeKit and Co.! (Image: Apple)

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Milan founded Apfelpatient in 2016 and has been responsible for all editorial content since 2018 — news, rumors, guides, and product reviews. Apple devices here are not test units on loan for two weeks but everyday tools: from the iPhone through MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMac to the Apple Vision Pro, at least one device from nearly every product category is in daily use, many of them replaced annually. Every menu path in a guide is verified on the device before it is published.

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