The upcoming iPhone 18 is rumored to feature a simplified camera control button design, potentially enhancing user experience with a more streamlined interface.
The iPhone 17 offers significant upgrades over the iPhone 12, including doubled storage to 256GB, improved battery life with a larger battery and newer chipset, a fast-refreshing display, and new features like the Camera Control button and Dynamic Island, making it a notable upgrade for long-time iPhone users.
Apple is reportedly testing a new camera-focused button for the upcoming iPhone 16, which could be located on the lower right side of the device and feature both touch- and pressure-sensitive capabilities. This potential addition follows last year's introduction of the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. If included, it would be the second new button in as many years for the iPhone lineup. While the plans for the iPhone 16 lineup could still change before their official announcement, this new feature could offer users a convenient way to control the camera and enhance the photography experience on Apple's popular smartphones.
Apple is testing a new camera button on prototypes of the iPhone 16 to facilitate the capture of horizontal videos and photos, aligning with the shift towards horizontal content creation by individual video creators and platforms like TikTok. The move aims to cater to the growing preference for horizontal videos, which can reach a wider audience and offer more advertising opportunities, with the iPhone 16 expected to be released in the fall.
Leaks suggest that the upcoming iPhone 16 will feature an Action Button, allowing users to customize its function, while the mute switch will be removed. There are also discussions about the inclusion of a Capture Button that can act as a shutter button for the camera. Additionally, Bloomberg reports that the base model of the iPhone 16 will not see any changes to its display, and there may be a new dedicated button for taking videos.