Member-only story
Okay, the title might be a little clickbaity, but hear me out. As far as the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max’s Action button is concerned, most people either leave it the default Mute switch or use it to launch the camera app.
On the other side of the spectrum, there are users who have created complex shortcuts that let them run their entire iPhone via the Action button. If either of these options works for you, you don’t need to read this further.
However, if you find the shortcuts too complex or the mute and camera options too simplistic, you have come to the right place. In this guide, we will show you the best use of the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
What’s the new Action button on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
Since time immemorial, iPhones have shipped with a Mute switch that allows users to toggle between mute and ringer modes with a flick. With the latest iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, Apple has replaced the Mute switch with an Action button that can be customized to perform a number of actions.
With a long-press of the Action button, you can perform the following actions:
- Toggle between silent and ringer mode
- Change Focus mode
