Key Points
While it is set to bring several new features, the beta version of iOS 18 has shown that the software will also bring significant improvements to the Action button found on flagships like iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.. iOS 18 was recently announced by Apple at its WWDC 2024 event..
Introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro lineup, the Action button has already provided users with a great tool that can be customised for various functions such as toggling Ring/Silent mode, activating the Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Magnifier, Translate, Shortcut, and Accessibility features..
Although some features like Low Power Mode and Orientation Lock are not directly assignable in the first beta of iOS 18, users can still use the Shortcut action to incorporate these controls if needed..
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