# Buttonless Smartphone Renderings This iPhone 7 Concept Does Away with the Home Button and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-7-concept References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2015/10/27/36673/concept-iphone-7-without-home-button-has-a-edge-to-edge-curved-screen.html) & [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3290787/Is-iPhone-7-Concept-reveals-Apple-s-handset-dump-home-button-biggest-redesign-ever.html) Hot off the heels of the iPhone 6S, which has only just released, comes this iPhone 7 Concept that sees the traditional design of the smartphone do away with the home button and perceived screen boundaries. The futuristic device is a response to what industry professionals have been whispering about for quite sometime regarding how the next-generation smartphone will push boundaries in the mobile market. Created by Marek Weidlich, the designer explains, "I focused on simple design language which is very important for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-pro-concept). I designed a [curved display without a bezel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meti), and equipped with a software home button. The back rounded body is designed in an [aluminium material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-pro) supplemented with a plastic strip for better holding." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Buttonless Smartphone Design:** Removing physical buttons and integrating functions into the display creates a sleek and minimalist design. - **Bezel-less Display:** Eliminating screen boundaries and incorporating a curved display enhances the visual experience and provides a futuristic appeal. - **Software-driven Interaction:** Replacing physical buttons with software-based solutions offers greater flexibility and opens up possibilities for innovative user interactions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can explore new designs and technologies to create buttonless smartphones that redefine user experiences. - **Mobile Technology:** Mobile technology companies have the opportunity to lead the market by developing bezel-less displays and software-driven interactions for future smartphones. - **Materials Manufacturing:** Industries involved in materials manufacturing can focus on developing advanced materials for curved displays and lightweight yet durable smartphone bodies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sleek Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16-pro-concept.md) - [Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-17-concept.md) - [Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept.md) - [Hybrid Iphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-fold-concept.md) - [Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16s-concept.md) - [Immersive Titanium Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-14-ultra-concept.md) - [Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-vision.md) - [Scroll Wheel Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-phone-15.md) - [High-End Rugged Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-ultra-concept.md)