We could see haptic buttons on a future iPhone after all, as Apple's previously abandoned Bongo project has surfaced in a recent patent application.

ROCHESTER — The button design has been picked for the annual Rochesterfest. The design by Eric Berg was selected for this year’s festival, which carries the theme of “ignite your spark.” ...

Apple's current button design is integrated directly into the frame, with no rebound when clicked, but the company is apparently seeking to more closely replicate the experience of a traditional ...