The iPhone 13 has been released and it’s making waves in the tech world. One of the most noticeable differences between the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 13 is the side button. Instead of a round button, the iPhone 13 now sports a square one. But what does the side button do on iPhone 13?
Lock and Power Off
The first function of the side button is that it locks your iPhone 13 when you press and hold it. This feature is similar to the power button on iPhones from previous generations. You can also turn off your device by pressing and holding the side button for a few seconds.
Wake and Sleep
The side button on the iPhone 13 is also used to wake and sleep the device. If your phone is locked and you want to unlock it, all you have to do is press and hold the side button. This will wake the device and the lock screen will appear. If you want to put your phone to sleep or turn off the screen, you can press and hold the side button again.
Siri
The side button on the iPhone 13 is also used to launch Siri. You can press and hold the side button to launch the virtual assistant. This is similar to how you could launch Siri on previous iPhones. You can also access Siri from the lock screen by pressing and holding the side button.
Apple Pay
The side button can also be used to access Apple Pay. You can double-click the side button to launch Apple Pay. This is similar to how you can double-click the side button to access the Camera app. You can also use the side button to confirm payment with Apple Pay.
Reachability
The side button can also be used to access Reachability mode. This feature makes it easier to reach the top of the display with your thumb. To activate Reachability mode, you have to double-click the side button. This will cause the top of the display to move down and become easier to reach.
Screenshot
The side button can also be used to take screenshots. To take a screenshot, you have to press and hold the side button and the volume up button at the same time. This will capture a screenshot of what is currently on your display. You can then access the screenshot in the Photos app.
Emergency SOS
The side button can also be used to access Emergency SOS. This feature allows you to call emergency services in times of need. To activate Emergency SOS, you have to press and hold the side button for a few seconds. This will launch a menu where you can call emergency services.
Home Button
Finally, the side button can also be used as a virtual Home button. You can tap the side button to go to the Home screen. This is similar to how you can tap the Home button on older iPhones. You can also double-tap the side button to switch between apps.
The side button on the iPhone 13 is a versatile piece of hardware that can be used for a variety of different functions. It can be used to lock and power off your device, wake and sleep it, launch Siri, access Apple Pay, activate Reachability mode, take screenshots, and access Emergency SOS. It can also be used as a virtual Home button, allowing you to quickly switch between apps.
