Camera Control has the unenviable task of providing a lot of camera functionality with minimal physical real estate. Most importantly, it has to do so in a location that feels good in the hand.

Apple’s latest iPhone 16 series introduces a new camera control button. This button lets you quickly launch the camera, take photos, record videos, and adjust settings using capacitive touch controls.

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The iPhone 16 series introduces Apple’s new Camera Control button. The button can distinguish between light and firm presses and can detect gestures, supporting a number of camera functions and modes.

Almost everything is easy to do on a smartphone these days. Until I want to take a picture. Suddenly, I’m juggling my iPhone to unlock the device—my fingers are fumbling around for the right ...

The iPhone 16 introduces a new camera control button that redefines how users capture and create content. Powered by the advanced capabilities of iOS 18, this feature is designed to meet the needs of ...

Apple's latest attempt to slightly differentiate the iPhone 16 series is... a faux button it's calling Camera Control. But unlike last year's new button, this one doesn't actually physically depress, ...

I absolutely love the new Camera Control button on iPhone 16, but the default settings aren’t for me. By default, I find it too slow to activate and too accident prone when taking photos. Fortunately, ...

The introduction of the camera control button on the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro has transformed the way users interact with their device’s camera. This innovative feature offers a wide range of ...

A few years ago it looked like the future of smartphones might be devices without any ports or buttons. But it looks like Apple is moving in the other direction. It’s understandable why some phone ...

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus have been announced, with a new vertical camera bump, a faster processor, and the addition of both Action and Camera Control buttons. Apple unveiled the two models at ...

Image: Mitchell Clark Setting up any new camera can be an overwhelming experience because of the extensive number of settings and options. Making matters worse, every brand has its own quirks in ...