iOS 17 Update Shifts Apple's Red 'End Call' Button to Right Side of Screen

Highlights

• In the future iOS 17 update, Apple will move the End button on iPhones to the right side of the screen. Other call functionality will be reorganized as well.
• The placements of the "Mute" and "Speaker" buttons have also been switched.

Apple customers are well aware that the "End" button on their iPhones is now prominently placed, slightly aside from other call-related options, in the center of the screen towards the bottom.

However, with the introduction of iOS 17 later this autumn, Apple has opted to shift the red "End" indicator to the right side of the screen. According to AP, this change will be accompanied by the relocation of additional elements downwards to coincide with the new arrangement. According to reports, while Apple released a preview guide for iOS 17 in June, interest has recently increased as people dive into beta versions of the next software upgrade.

What all changes has made to the calling Interface?

Various news sources shared a series of  iOS 17 beta images this week that show this small change that could cause frustration for users. In addition to moving the end button, there have been additional changes to the layout of call functions that appeared in previous iterations of iOS, the report adds.

In particular, the positions of the "Mute" and "Speaker" buttons have been swapped, mirroring the exchange between the "FaceTime" and "Keyboard" options. In addition, the ability to search contacts seems to be combined with the function of adding a call.

According to information on its website, Apple offers a beta program that allows selected users to try out software before it goes public. The feedback collected from these participants helps Apple identify problems and improve the software before release.

Other iOS 17 features

Apart from possible changes in the layout of the call icons, iOS 17 is set to bring several new features to Apple users. These include improvements to autocorrect, the introduction of a new diary program and real-time voicemail transcription that allows users to answer and respond when a caller leaves a message.

When can you download iOS 17?

The general public release of iOS 17 is scheduled for September, but you can download an early version right now.

Which iPhones won’t get iOS 17?

It's time to get rid of these old iPhones, as the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus won't be getting the iOS 17 update.