I remember reading that the reason for getting rid of the home button is that certain cultures around the world strictly do not use it, out of fear that it might break and require repairs. Instead, they use the on-screen accessibility button to replace the features of the home button.
The fear of using the home button has gotten so bad that even store employees are recommending to use the accessibility button and advise against pressing the hardware switch.
The fear of using the home button has gotten so bad that even store employees are recommending to use the accessibility button and advise against pressing the hardware switch.