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Remember when phones were ditching buttons left and right? Well, that trend just hit reverse. Honor’s upcoming Magic8 series is reportedly getting a dedicated AI button, and honestly, it feels like déjà vu all over again.
We’ve seen Apple bring back hardware buttons with the Action Button and Camera Control, and now Honor wants in on the action. The leaked images show a new physical button specifically designed for AI functions, and it’s got us wondering if this is the new normal for flagship phones.
Honor Magic8 AI Takes Center Stage
According to recent reports, Honor CEO James Li has confirmed the Magic8 series will pack some serious AI firepower. We’re talking MagicOS 10 with what they’re calling a “SOTA-level MagicGUI large language model.”
The rumored October launch puts Honor squarely in competition season, and this dedicated AI button approach feels like a smart move. Instead of burying AI features in menus, Honor’s making them front and center with physical hardware. It’s the kind of bold decision that could set them apart in a crowded market.
The Button Revival Is Real
Apple shocked everyone by adding not one, but two new buttons to recent iPhones. The Action Button lets you customize shortcuts, while Camera Control gives you dedicated photo controls. Now Honor’s following suit with their own AI-focused approach.
OnePlus jumped on this trend too with their “Plus Key” on the OnePlus 13S, designed for AI-powered content organization. Even Motorola’s getting in on dedicated AI buttons. It’s like manufacturers suddenly remembered that sometimes, pressing a physical button is just better than navigating through software menus.
With AI becoming the main battleground for smartphones, having dedicated AI hardware that users can actually access quickly makes sense.
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We’ve seen Apple bring back hardware buttons with the Action Button and Camera Control, and now Honor wants in on the action. The leaked images show a new physical button specifically designed for AI functions, and it’s got us wondering if this is the new normal for flagship phones.
Honor Magic8 AI Takes Center Stage
According to recent reports, Honor CEO James Li has confirmed the Magic8 series will pack some serious AI firepower. We’re talking MagicOS 10 with what they’re calling a “SOTA-level MagicGUI large language model.”
The rumored October launch puts Honor squarely in competition season, and this dedicated AI button approach feels like a smart move. Instead of burying AI features in menus, Honor’s making them front and center with physical hardware. It’s the kind of bold decision that could set them apart in a crowded market.
The Button Revival Is Real
Apple shocked everyone by adding not one, but two new buttons to recent iPhones. The Action Button lets you customize shortcuts, while Camera Control gives you dedicated photo controls. Now Honor’s following suit with their own AI-focused approach.
OnePlus jumped on this trend too with their “Plus Key” on the OnePlus 13S, designed for AI-powered content organization. Even Motorola’s getting in on dedicated AI buttons. It’s like manufacturers suddenly remembered that sometimes, pressing a physical button is just better than navigating through software menus.
With AI becoming the main battleground for smartphones, having dedicated AI hardware that users can actually access quickly makes sense.
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