Apple finally took the wrap off its latest iPhone 16 series at the ‘Glowtime’ launch event. This year, the vanilla and Pro models arrive with a bunch of new additions and interesting upgrades. One of the biggest changes to the iPhone 16 models is the addition of the dedicated Camera Control button, previously rumored as the Capture Button, that offers easy access to several camera-related functions. The new button seems to be a super-useful addition for mobile photography enthusiasts. We’ve mentioned everything you need to know about the iPhone 16 Camera Control Button, including how it works and what features it offers. Let’s begin!
How Does iPhone 16 Camera Control Button Work
The new Camera Control button is available on all iPhone 16 models. It’s a well-thoughtful blend of hardware and software integration that takes the camera experience to a whole new level. The Camera Control features a tactile button that facilitates the click experience, a high-precision force sensor that supports light press gestures, and a capacitive sensor for touch interactions. It sits flush at the bottom-right of the device, below the Power button.
When you hold your iPhone 16 in landscape mode, your index finger will naturally align on top of the new Camera Control button, making sure it’s always within your reach. The iPhone 16 Camera Control Button features a physical design but with a capacitive surface. That means, you’ll have to use your finger to activate the button, which cuts down the chances of accidental presses when your phone is in the pocket. The button has swipe controls and pressure sensitivity, similar to the shutter button on expensive DSLR cameras. The button works with native and third-party camera apps and offers some essential functionalities like adjusting zoom and focus levels.
Users will get greater control over their cameras to capture picture-perfect moments with utmost convenience.
How to Use iPhone 16 Camera Control Button
Unlike the Action Button, the Camera Control button responds to swipes and tap gestures. This makes the Capture Button more versatile and useful than the Action button. You can slide to adjust a specific setting or press down to take pictures.
Here’s everything you can do with the iPhone 16 Camera Control button:
- Click once to open the camera app.
- Click again to take a photo.
- Click and hold down the button to record a video. When you’re already in video mode, press the button once to start recording.
- Do a light press to open an all-new clean preview that offers camera controls to adjust zoom, brightness, exposure, and more. Select the zoom option and you can then slide your finger along the button to zoom in or zoom. Similarly, you can slide your finger to adjust functions like depth of field or exposure.
- When you do a double light press, it will offer additional controls like selecting another camera setting. You can then slide to adjust the specific setting.
Later this year, the new Camera Control button will also support Visual Intelligence so users can learn about things & objects in their surroundings faster than ever. For instance, you can point the iPhone’s camera at a restaurant and click & hold the camera control button to bring up details like hours, menus, ratings, and reservations.
Which iPhones Will Have the Camera Control Button?
The new Camera Control Button is a brand-new addition that’s exclusive to the iPhone 16 lineup. No other iPhone, not even the Action Button equipped iPhone 15 Pro & 15 Pro Max has this dedicated camera button. Here’s the list of Camera Control button compatible iPhones:
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
That’s all about the new Camera Control Button on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models. What do you think about this brand-new addition to the iPhone 16? Don’t forget to share your views in the comments below.
