Apple bids farewell to the Home Button: iPhone SE discontinuation marks end of an era

With the discontinuation of the iPhone SE, Apple has officially bid farewell to the iconic Home button. The iPhone SE was the last device in Apple’s lineup to feature the traditional button, which had been a staple of the iPhone experience since the original model in 2007.

The Home button, which housed Touch ID and offered a tactile way to navigate iOS, has been gradually phased out in favor of Face ID and gesture-based navigation. Now, with the introduction of the iPhone 16e and the end of the SE line, Apple has fully transitioned to edge-to-edge displays and Face ID across its entire iPhone lineup.

For fans of the Home button, the only remaining option is to explore Apple’s refurbished store or consider older models from third-party sellers. The move underscores Apple’s push towards modern design and consistency, marking the end of an era while setting the stage for future innovations.