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How to take a screenshot on Apple's iPhone 7

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By Victor Hristov

Updated: Apr 25, 2020, 5:58 AM

The Apple iPhone 7 comes with a brand new Home button that no longer physically clicks: you might not have even noticed, though, as it still gives a very solid feedback that mimics the feeling of a physical click. Turn off the phone, though, and you will see that the Home button does not actually click, but the 'clicking' sensation actually comes from a clever vibration that comes off from Apple's vibration motor, the 'Taptic Engine', built inside the iPhone 7.

How to take a screenshot on iPhone 7?

So you might be wondering: with this new button, how does one screenshot an iPhone 7's screen?

Simultaneously press the Lock key and the Home button to take a screenshot on the iPhone 7

Here's how to take a screenshot in just two steps:

1. Hold down the power/lock key and the Home button simultaneously.
2. You have to apply pressure with your finger towards the Home key, so that it is a forceful touch rather than just a light tap.
3. You will hear the familiar click, the screen will blink white for a moment, and the screenshot will be saved to your camera roll.

That's it! In fact, taking a screenshot is the same as on older iPhones, with the only new thing being the non-moving home button.

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Victor, a seasoned mobile technology expert, has spent over a decade at PhoneArena, exploring the depths of mobile photography and reviewing hundreds of smartphones across Android and iOS ecosystems. His passion for technology, coupled with his extensive knowledge of smartphone cameras and battery life, has positioned him as a leading voice in the mobile tech industry.

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