The document describes using haptic motors to provide tactile feedback when the buttons are used. The drawings primarily show iPhones, but Apple notes that the patent also applies to iPad and Mac.

Why doesn't my iPad have a mute button? From the first model until the ones introduced ... in fact). But, starting in 2017, ...

Interestingly, the patent also applies to the iPad and the Mac, so perhaps those devices could get an Action Button in the future. Apple introduced the Action Button with the iPhone 15 Pro/Pro Max.

This feature allows users to add a virtual home button on their device's screen, ensuring seamless navigation and functionality. Apple ditched the home button on the iPhone with iPhone X in 2018. On ...

Apple's 2024 iPad Air features 11-inch and 13-inch display options, M2 chip, Touch ID power button, and optional 5G connectivity. The iPad Air is the sweet spot in the middle of Apple's iPad ...