Why have physical volume buttons been replaced with a volume control zone?

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Why have physical volume buttons been replaced with a volume control zone?

It is a development trend for phones to have the volume buttons virtualised. The design not only contributes to a compact, streamlined phone appearance, but also allows left-handed users to easily adjust the volume.

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