Apple is said to be working on cases that add extra touch controls to an iPhone, so you can do things like manage music playback without needing to touch the
Apple is said to be working on cases that add extra touch controls to an iPhone, so you can do things like manage music playback without needing to touch the screen.

Hands holding six colorful phone cases, fanned out in dark green, navy, blue, purple, magenta, and yellow against a plain background.
A selection of iPhone 16 Pro cases.

Smartphone users will be familiar with the screen and side buttons as the main ways to interact with their devices using touch alone. However, using specially-created accessories, this could expand touch controls to other areas of the iPhone experience.

According to serial Weibo leaker Instant Digital on Sunday, Apple will be investing in new cases for the iPhone that go beyond just protection. Instead, they are to become "second touch interfaces" for the iPhone.


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