The TikToker also explained to Business Insider that he utilizes the feature’s “‘if’ statements to make a single action do multiple things.” The main difficulty lies in determining what you want to happen and when. Once you have solid ideas, however, entering the information into your phone is straightforward. The iPhone 15’s new action button replaced the ring/silent switch, and one user commented on @b_turner50’s TikTok video noting that they use the action for their phone’s flashlight.
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While some users found the shortcut a “lazy” way to order black coffee, others shared in the Starbucks excitement, saying, “This is the best use by far” and even asking for a video on how to set it up with the Starbucks app. When asked if the functionality and convenience caused him to spend more money on coffee, the TikToker denied it, clarifying that he’s getting his coffee regardless and this just saves him some ordering time. “It’s just cool. I love it. It’s a good use of the action button, and I will stand by that til the day I die,” he stated.