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Leaked images of an iPhone 16 case reveal a new vertically-aligned camera cutout, suggesting a change from the current diagonal layout on the iPhone 15. This design is expected to enable spatial video recording, similar to the layout of the iPhone X and iPhone 11. The change aligns with Apple's previous adjustments to the iPhone 15 Pro's camera layout, and the iPhone 16 is anticipated to launch later this year.
Photos of the first iPhone 16 cases reveal a new vertical rear camera arrangement, featuring two separate camera rings for the Wide and Ultra Wide cameras within a pill-shaped raised surface. The design also includes an Action Button and a pressure-sensitive Capture button for shooting horizontal video. While the existence of these cases does not confirm the final design, leaks suggest that Apple has settled on this design for the iPhone 16, expected to launch in September.
A leaked image on social media appears to show the main camera chassis for the base model iPhone 16, featuring a vertical camera layout, which aligns with previous reports. The component is verified to be authentic and is intended for use in the upcoming iPhone 16. Along with the new camera layout, the iPhone 16 is expected to feature an Action button and an additional Capture button with force-sensor technology. This design change could bring Spatial Video recording to the entire iPhone 16 range.
Apple is testing a new slim, pill-shaped camera bump design for the base model iPhone 16, featuring a vertical camera arrangement with separate rings for the Wide and Ultrawide cameras. This design draws inspiration from older iPhone models like the iPhone X. The company is also making slight modifications to the Action Button and Capture Button. The new camera layout is expected to enable Spatial Video recording for the base model iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. However, these are pre-production details and may not reflect the final design of the mass-production units.
Apple is beta testing iOS 17.2, the second major update to the iOS 17 operating system, with new features including the Journal app for recording daily activities, sticker reactions in the Messages app, spatial video recording for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, collaborative Apple Music playlists, and a Favorites playlist. Other updates include an Action button Translate option, iMessage Contact Key Verification, Messages in iCloud syncing, Apple TV app redesign, emergency alerts local awareness, new widgets for the Weather app, and various improvements to Siri and other apps.