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Another source suggests that Apple will remove the physical Home button on the iPhone to make the device thinner and provide more display space.
Recently, the New York Post reported that Apple is developing new-generation chips, enabling the next iteration of the iPhone 7 to potentially eliminate the physical Home button on the front face. The function of this button will be integrated into the touch screen, including fingerprint recognition sensors.
No matter the anticipation, an iPhone without the Home button may not appear until at least 2017. This marks a significant change in the product line of the 'Bitten Fruit'. Currently, all iPhone and iPad models released have been distinguished by this characteristic design.
Eliminating the physical Home button poses a complex challenge as it integrates fingerprint sensors into the screen. Synaptics has a solution for this issue, and rumors suggest that Apple is paying attention to the technology this company possesses. However, there are also rumors that the American tech company wants to develop its own solution independently.
Back in February 2015, Apple filed a series of patents related to a system capable of simultaneously recognizing multiple fingerprints of the device user.
From a technical standpoint, it's not too difficult for Apple to eliminate the physical Home button from the iPhone, as the Force Touch technology introduced on the Apple Watch screen and some MacBook models is fully capable of addressing this issue.
Related to the design of future iPhones, Apple's new patent allows for replacing the plastic strip on the back of the device with a material similar to metal. This not only makes the iPhone look more seamless but also enhances its signal reception capabilities. These changes promise to bring a completely new look to Apple's product in the coming years.
