The latest, from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, claims that some iPhone 15 models may swap out the standard clickable buttons with a solid-state alternative.

This Sci-Fi Touchscreen Can Give The iPhone Real Buttons This touchscreen technology grows clickable buttons that disappear again on command, and it can work on any device on the market.

So, it's highly unlikely Apple will introduce solid-state buttons with the iPhone 17 series. That said, it's still possible that Apple is working to craft a unique experience for future iPhones.

Using the buttons shows a “squeeze effect” on the screen, which suggests the use of solid-state buttons in the future, possibly in iPhone 16. The effect on the screen is also adjusted ...