Users can associate the button with Shortcuts, enabling them to open favorite apps or run specific shortcuts for tasks like sending messages, playing playlists, or controlling smart home devices.

Shortcuts Integration

The button retains the ability to toggle silent mode on or off, muting or unmuting the ringer and alerts.

Silent Mode

Users can use the Action button to quickly take photos, selfies, videos, or activate the flashlight on the device.

Camera and Flashlight

It can be used to activate or deactivate Focus mode for improved concentration and reduced distractions.

Focus Mode

The Action button can launch the Magnifier app, turning the iPhone's camera into a magnifying glass for zooming in on small text or objects.

Magnifier

Users can start conversations or text translations in the Translate app or begin recording voice memos with a single press of the Action button.

Translate and Voice Memos