The Future of Phone Design: Are Rear Buttons the Next Big Thing?

As you may have heard by now, the LG G3's power and volume buttons aren't located on the sides or top of the phone. Instead, they're placed on the back of the device, a design choice that has sparked debate among tech enthusiasts. Is this a bold move that could revolutionize phone design, or is it just another gimmick? Let's explore this question further.

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Now that we've got that out of the way, let's take a closer look at the LG G3's rear button design. The device features a 5.5-inch display, which is certainly big enough to accommodate power and volume buttons on the back. And indeed, this is exactly what LG has done. According to our sources, the buttons are easy to reach, even for those with larger hands or mobility issues. In fact, we've found that almost everyone who's held the G3 has had no problems accessing the buttons.

But why have LG chosen to place power and volume buttons on the back of their device? One reason is that it allows for greater ambidexterity. With traditional button placements on the sides or top, users often find themselves having to adjust their grip or reach for the phone in order to access certain features. The rear placement eliminates this problem, making it easier for left- and right-handed users alike to use the device.

Another benefit of the rear button design is its impact on user behavior during phone calls. When adjusting volume, most users need to feel around for the volume rocker or pull the phone away from their ear in order to make changes. The LG G3 eliminates this problem by placing the buttons directly beneath the earpiece, so that your finger can rest naturally on the button while you're making a call. This results in faster and more convenient volume adjustments.

Now, let's take a closer look at another aspect of the rear button design: taking selfies. With traditional smartphones, users often rely on the screen to capture photos or use side buttons to switch between cameras. However, this can result in shaky images due to the camera's movement. The LG G3's power and volume buttons eliminate this problem by allowing users to access the shutter button more easily, without having to adjust their grip or reach for the phone.

The rear button design also has a unique advantage when it comes to taking screenshots. With traditional Android devices, users need to press both the power button and the volume down button simultaneously in order to capture a screenshot. The LG G3's buttons are placed next to each other, making it easy to press both buttons with the same finger. This results in faster and more convenient screenshots.

However, there are some drawbacks to the rear button design that users should be aware of. One major issue is accessibility when the phone is lying flat on a surface. Because the buttons are on the back, users need to make sure they're sitting upright or resting the device on their leg in order to access them easily. While LG has implemented a feature called "knock on" that allows users to quickly tap the screen to wake up the device and access the home screen, this still doesn't solve the problem entirely.

Another drawback of the rear button design is the initial learning curve. Users may need some time to get used to accessing power and volume buttons on the back of their phone. However, as we've noted in our review, this can become second nature with a little practice.

Finally, there's the issue of aesthetics. Some users may find the placement of power and volume buttons on the back of their device to be less visually appealing than traditional button placements. However, from an industrial design standpoint, the rear button placement is certainly bold and innovative.

One final benefit of the rear button design that we want to mention is its impact on phone design as a whole. The LG G3's feature has inspired us to think outside the box when it comes to smartphone design. With the rise of phablets and larger screens, there are many possibilities for innovative features like this. Who knows what other creative solutions will emerge in the world of mobile technology?

In conclusion, the LG G3's rear button design is a bold move that challenges traditional notions of phone design. While it may not be perfect, the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks. Whether you're a fan of the device or just curious about this trend, we hope this article has given you a better understanding of the possibilities and potential implications of rear buttons in smartphones.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enso as you've probably heard by now the g3's power and volume buttons aren't on these sides of the phone and they're not up top either instead they're on the back of the phone which kind of makes you wonder is LG on to something that no other manufacturer has seemed to notice or are rear buttons just another gimmick well we'll find out in a sec but before we do I want to tell you about the sponsor for today's episode in Simple Mobile founded on the idea that your phone is an extension of your own personal freedom Simple Mobile has a great way of doing Wireless joining simple is easy just use your own GSM phone purchase a SIMPLE Mobile SIM card activate one of Simple Mobile's unlimited plans and then follow the easy process to set it up on your phone it's well simple if you want to learn more about how to save money on your phone bill by joining Simple Mobile click over here or on the first link in the description below save yourself some of that hard-earned cash and help support the channel at the same time all right let's get right into it so based off the title you guys know that I obviously don't think rear buttons are a gimmick in fact it's actually the opposite I think they're awesome and I have five reasons to back it up the first is they're really easy to reach the G3 with its 5.5 in display is obviously a big phone yet almost everybody I've handed it to has had no problems reaching the buttons on top of that the buttons are also ambidextrous with them being just as easy to use with your left hand as they are with your right reason number two is somewhat related but has to do specifically with when you're on a phone call normally if you want to adjust the volume in call you have to feel around for the volume rocker and sometimes even pull the phone away from your ear in order to do so on the G3 you don't have to worry about any of that as your finger naturally rests on the rear buttons allowing you to change the volume both quickly and easily the third reason why I'm loving this rear button setup is how you can use the buttons even when the phone is inside of your pocket if you're getting a phone call for example you can silence it by pressing one of the volume buttons If you're listening to music it's the same story sure you can technically do the same with a traditional button layout but with rear Keys you only need one finger compared to having to pinch your phone with two or more if that is you can actually figure out where those buttons are in the first place reason number four is one that I hate to bring up but I've got to do it and that's taking selfies taking a selfie using the onscreen shutter or side buttons can shake the phone which results in blurry pictures on the G3 because the volume button is where your finger naturally rest you can take a selfie while holding the phone steady every time finally the fifth reason why I think rear buttons are awesome is they make it a lot easier to take a screenshot as you may or may not know to take a screenshot on Android you need to press the volume down and power button simultaneously on the G3 those buttons are right next to each other which means that you can press both of them at the same time with the same finger in other words you can take one-handed screenshots of course while all these benefits are great there are some drawbacks one of the major ones is you can't access the buttons when the phone is lying on its back however LG has done a pretty good job at minimizing this with knock on but it's still something worth noting the other drawback isn't really a drawback so much as it is a change and that the rear buttons do take some getting used to for me it was kind of weird at first but after a day so it started to feel just as natural as buttons on any other phone last thing I want to mention before I head out of here is the indirect benefit that rear buttons bring to the table which are thinner bezels look at the G2 and now the G3 and they easily have some of the thinnest bezels around that's why the G3 can have a screen that's almost half an inch bigger than the Galaxy S5s while maintaining the overall same footprint I don't know about you but that benefit in and of itself makes rear buttons worth it for me but what do you think let me know down in the comments below but other than that that is pretty much it for me in this video thank you guys so much for watching and I'll see you in the very next episodeso as you've probably heard by now the g3's power and volume buttons aren't on these sides of the phone and they're not up top either instead they're on the back of the phone which kind of makes you wonder is LG on to something that no other manufacturer has seemed to notice or are rear buttons just another gimmick well we'll find out in a sec but before we do I want to tell you about the sponsor for today's episode in Simple Mobile founded on the idea that your phone is an extension of your own personal freedom Simple Mobile has a great way of doing Wireless joining simple is easy just use your own GSM phone purchase a SIMPLE Mobile SIM card activate one of Simple Mobile's unlimited plans and then follow the easy process to set it up on your phone it's well simple if you want to learn more about how to save money on your phone bill by joining Simple Mobile click over here or on the first link in the description below save yourself some of that hard-earned cash and help support the channel at the same time all right let's get right into it so based off the title you guys know that I obviously don't think rear buttons are a gimmick in fact it's actually the opposite I think they're awesome and I have five reasons to back it up the first is they're really easy to reach the G3 with its 5.5 in display is obviously a big phone yet almost everybody I've handed it to has had no problems reaching the buttons on top of that the buttons are also ambidextrous with them being just as easy to use with your left hand as they are with your right reason number two is somewhat related but has to do specifically with when you're on a phone call normally if you want to adjust the volume in call you have to feel around for the volume rocker and sometimes even pull the phone away from your ear in order to do so on the G3 you don't have to worry about any of that as your finger naturally rests on the rear buttons allowing you to change the volume both quickly and easily the third reason why I'm loving this rear button setup is how you can use the buttons even when the phone is inside of your pocket if you're getting a phone call for example you can silence it by pressing one of the volume buttons If you're listening to music it's the same story sure you can technically do the same with a traditional button layout but with rear Keys you only need one finger compared to having to pinch your phone with two or more if that is you can actually figure out where those buttons are in the first place reason number four is one that I hate to bring up but I've got to do it and that's taking selfies taking a selfie using the onscreen shutter or side buttons can shake the phone which results in blurry pictures on the G3 because the volume button is where your finger naturally rest you can take a selfie while holding the phone steady every time finally the fifth reason why I think rear buttons are awesome is they make it a lot easier to take a screenshot as you may or may not know to take a screenshot on Android you need to press the volume down and power button simultaneously on the G3 those buttons are right next to each other which means that you can press both of them at the same time with the same finger in other words you can take one-handed screenshots of course while all these benefits are great there are some drawbacks one of the major ones is you can't access the buttons when the phone is lying on its back however LG has done a pretty good job at minimizing this with knock on but it's still something worth noting the other drawback isn't really a drawback so much as it is a change and that the rear buttons do take some getting used to for me it was kind of weird at first but after a day so it started to feel just as natural as buttons on any other phone last thing I want to mention before I head out of here is the indirect benefit that rear buttons bring to the table which are thinner bezels look at the G2 and now the G3 and they easily have some of the thinnest bezels around that's why the G3 can have a screen that's almost half an inch bigger than the Galaxy S5s while maintaining the overall same footprint I don't know about you but that benefit in and of itself makes rear buttons worth it for me but what do you think let me know down in the comments below but other than that that is pretty much it for me in this video thank you guys so much for watching and I'll see you in the very next episode\n"