What the new iPhone 16 Camera Control button can do: all the features and functions

Apple has introduced new iPhone 16 models that feature an innovative Camera Control button located on the right side below the power button. Camera Control provides users with many new options for taking photos and videos.

Here's What's New About It

Camera Control features

• One click opens the Camera app or a third-party app.
• One click with the camera open - takes a photo.
• Press and hold - launches the Camera app and starts recording video.
• Long press - opens controls such as zoom and allows you to lock focus and exposure (coming in autumn) to change the shot without losing quality.
• Double lightly tap to open the camera preview menu, where you can adjust the exposure and depth of field.
• Swipe toggles between settings such as zoom, exposure, or depth of field.
• The button has deep integration with the software, allowing you to switch between functions without having to manually open the Camera app.

Additional features

• Change zoom, exposure, and depth of field.
• Scroll through the style settings.
• Integration with social networks such as Snapchat.
• Visual intelligence - the ability to get information about objects through a click-and-hold gesture, such as restaurant opening hours or plant identification. You can also add the date to the Calendar app.
• Camera Control also allows you to use third-party tools, such as Google product search or ChatGPT integration.

The design of the Camera Control button includes a sapphire coating with a smooth texture and stainless steel edging. The sensor provides tactile feedback, creating a feeling similar to the shutter of a DSLR camera.

Source: Apple