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Out of curiosity, why would you move the power button to the top? I remember this was the configuration for the old iPod Touch, but with the power button along

Out of curiosity, why would you move the power button to the top? I remember this was the configuration for the old iPod Touch, but with the power button along the side, it's easier to press the power button with your thumb in one-handed use.

Tagbert 4y ago
With the power/display button exactly opposite the volume buttons, it is difficult to just press the power/display button without also hitting the volume up button. Then you either change volume by mistake or do a screenshot by mistake. It was better when it was on the top. alternately, just move the volume buttons to the same side as the power/display button.
- cgrealy 4y ago
  If I had a dollar for every time I've done that I'd have... checks screenshots folder $78 dollars!
- bee_rider 4y ago
  This is the most annoying iPhone thing, and it seems weird that they wouldn't have caught it.
falcrist 4y ago
You could have the home button that was placed on the back of the phone wake it up. I still enjoy my S9+ because of it's well-positioned fingerprint sensor on the back that wakes the phone and bypasses the lock screen. I suppose when you're turning the phone off, you can easily shift your grip to hit the top. I still wouldn't think to put the power button there, though.
FabHK 4y ago
Power button on top was the old configuration for iPhones, too, for the first 7 generations. It went to the side from iPhone 6 onwards, as the phone got larger. "the top button was renamed to "side button" and moved to the side of the phone instead of the top to improve its accessibility." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_6
the_other 4y ago
It's way too easy to press it by accident on the side. You can't use the volume buttons to take phots without twisting your hand into some special shape whilst the power button is on the side. It should return to the top.
- NathanielK 4y ago
  What about making the power button recessed like on Sony Xperias? If you're really worried about camera ergonomics, you can even add a dedicated shutter button. The "focus on half press" feature might be overkill for the iPhone camera system though.

Tagbert 4y ago

With the power/display button exactly opposite the volume buttons, it is difficult to just press the power/display button without also hitting the volume up button. Then you either change volume by mistake or do a screenshot by mistake. It was better when it was on the top. alternately, just move the volume buttons to the same side as the power/display button.

cgrealy 4y ago
If I had a dollar for every time I've done that I'd have... checks screenshots folder $78 dollars!
bee_rider 4y ago
This is the most annoying iPhone thing, and it seems weird that they wouldn't have caught it.

falcrist 4y ago

You could have the home button that was placed on the back of the phone wake it up. I still enjoy my S9+ because of it's well-positioned fingerprint sensor on the back that wakes the phone and bypasses the lock screen. I suppose when you're turning the phone off, you can easily shift your grip to hit the top. I still wouldn't think to put the power button there, though.

FabHK 4y ago

Power button on top was the old configuration for iPhones, too, for the first 7 generations. It went to the side from iPhone 6 onwards, as the phone got larger. "the top button was renamed to "side button" and moved to the side of the phone instead of the top to improve its accessibility." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_6

the_other 4y ago

It's way too easy to press it by accident on the side. You can't use the volume buttons to take phots without twisting your hand into some special shape whilst the power button is on the side. It should return to the top.

NathanielK 4y ago
What about making the power button recessed like on Sony Xperias? If you're really worried about camera ergonomics, you can even add a dedicated shutter button. The "focus on half press" feature might be overkill for the iPhone camera system though.