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iPhone Evolves: USB-C, Action Button, and Dynamic Island Mark Five Years of Change

Over the past five years, iPhones have seen significant evolution beyond just internal power increases. Key changes include the transition from Apple's proprietary Lightning port to USB-C, mandated by the EU, starting with the iPhone 15 series. Physical buttons have also been updated, with the mute switch replaced by a customizable Action Button on Pro models and newer, and a new Camera Control button introduced on the iPhone 16 and 17 lineups. Display technology has advanced with features like ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz refresh rate) becoming standard on Pro models and higher, and the Dynamic Island replacing the notch on most recent models, offering interactive notifications and live activity integration. AI

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iPhone Evolves: USB-C, Action Button, and Dynamic Island Mark Five Years of Change

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Ben Stegner) ·

    How the iPhone has changed in the last five years

    Modern iPhones reflect years of gradual evolution, blending new capabilities with familiar elements that keep users adapting along the way.