A TikToker named Brett Turner has transformed the "action button" on his iPhone 15 Pro into a "Starbucks button."
This clever and innovative customization allows him to order his favorite Starbucks drinks with a simple click of the button when he's near his local store, eliminating the need to open the official app.
Turner showcased his innovative use of the action button in a video, explaining that he uses it for various convenient tasks. His primary use case was ordering a blonde roast and a customized chai latte, when he's within 100 meters of a Starbucks.
He further said that this unique feature employs "if" statements to ensure that a single action can trigger multiple functions.
Moreover, If Turner is close to Starbucks, he places the action button into his coffee order. And if it's past 11 p.m., the button takes helps in, shutting off the lights in his house.
When he's not near Starbucks and it's still before 11 p.m., the action button activates his Do Not Disturb mode. Turner emphasized that the key to making this work effectively is the careful planning of what you want to happen and when. He also added that Apple's Shortcuts app provides a user-friendly canvas to design these automated actions.
The practical advantage of this customization of the customized action button is whenever he will arrive at starbucks counter; his coffee will be ready for pickup, sparing him from the hassle of waiting in lines or fumbling with an app.
According to the sources, the action button is a notable addition to the iPhone 15 Pro, replacing the long-standing ring/silent switch. Users can also personalize it with shortcuts for tasks like turning on the flashlight, acting as a Tesla key fob, or controlling home lighting.
Apple introduced this button in September, and it has been heralded as one of the most significant iPhone features in years by The Verge.
Additionally, Brett Turner's TikTok video showcasing his "Starbucks button" garnered over 100,000 likes, with most commenters praising the ingenious concept.
The functionality of the button depends on the time and location at which it's activated.