Apple’s next generation of iPhone – the iPhone 5 – is around the corner, and as the much-awaited device becomes more of a reality, rumors and speculations about the fabled ‘smart bezel’ are losing ground over the months. Well, it still remains to be seen whether iPhone 5 will feature that, but the new beta version of iOS 5 has divulged something very interesting – a new set of gestures that could replace traditional buttons.
Ever since the rumor of the smart bezel has been surfaced, related rumors that Apple will remove all physical home buttons and bring in more gesture controls on the iPhone 5 have also been co-existed. However, even if considerable hardware modifications such as smart bezels and moved home buttons might not be brought in by Apple onto the iPhone 5, the new beta version of iOS 5 will bring in new gestures to the upcoming version of iPhone, once the OS makes its debut in its full insignia in the fall.
According to an Apple Insider report, “the latest beta version of iOS 5 features Assistive Touch, a new feature that will allow for quick gestures to be replicated for those who may be at a physical disadvantage”. The new feature, which gives users quick access to certain commands, was enabled in the third beta of iOS 5 and was released to developers on Monday.
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