In this episode, Dave Nason explores the changed gestures and button functions on the iPhone X, the first iPhone to ship without a Home button. Although these changes are demonstrated on the iPhone X, they apply to all subsequent iPhone and iPad models that lack this button.

Using alternative gestures as well as the other buttons on the device, all functions involving the Home button can be accessibly replicated. The table below lists affected functions, how to perform them on devices with a Home button, and how to perform them on devices without a Home button.

FunctionHow to perform it on devices with a Home buttonHow to perform it on devices without a Home buttonAccessibility shortcutPress the Home button three times quicklyPress the Side button three times quicklyEngage SiriPress and hold the Home buttonPress and hold the Side buttonPower off the devicePress and hold the Side buttonPress and hold both the Side button and either of the volume buttonsReturn to the Home ScreenPress the Home buttonPlace your finger on the bottom edge of the screen and when you hear a brief tone, slide it straight up until you hear a second toneReveal the App SwitcherPress the Home button twice quicklyPlace your finger on the bottom edge of the screen and when you hear a brief tone, slide it straight up until you hear the third ascending toneReveal the Control CenterPlace your finger on the status bar and swipe up with three fingersPlace your finger on the top edge of the device and when you hear a brief tone, slide it straight down until you hear the second toneReveal notificationsPlace your finger on the status bar and swipe down with three fingersPlace your finger on the top edge of the device and when you hear a brief tone, slide it straight down until you hear the third ascending toneTake a screenshotPress both the Home and Side buttonsPress both the Side button and either of the volume buttons

Note: Placing your finger on the status bar and swiping either up with three fingers to reveal the Control Center or down with three fingers to reveal notifications still works on devices without a Home button, in addition to the alternative gestures.