Apple’s internal codename for the capacitive transformation of all iPhone 16 buttons is “Project Bongo”. Previously, “Project Atlas” referred to the capacitive transformation of the Action button, exclusively. This suggests that the company is finally moving ahead with a full-scale move to solid-state buttons across the board. However, it is important to note that this rumor should still be taken with some caution. The Economic Daily claims that ASE is “expected to enter a phase of heavy shipments in the third quarter,” while the iPhone 16 line is tipped to launch in September (in the fourth quarter). This discrepancy may indicate that the information is either incorrect or only applicable to a specific capacitive component, such as the “Capture” button. Regardless, it seems almost certain that the iPhone 16 will feature some kind of capacitive button. The Economic Daily reports that the iPhone 16 will feature two Taptic Engine motors that deliver vibration feedback when any capacitive button is pressed, similar to the Home button on the iPhone SE (2022) or the trackpads on MacBooks.
iPhone 16 Buttons: Rumors Suggest Full Transition to Capacitive
