Recent leaks indicate that future iPhone 16 models may receive a new feature — button specially designed to improve shooting in landscape mode. This button, known as the “Capture Button” or Capture Button, promises to be one of Apple's most innovative hardware developments to date.
The Capture Button will be no ordinary shutter button; it will have support for various gestures and sensitivity to pressure (3D Touch), which will ensure its versatility for photographers. Here are some possible button functions:
- Light press: activates autofocus
- Harder press: takes a snapshot
- Swipe left or right: zoom control
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Additionally, a gesture to switch between photo and video modes may be added, similar to a feature already available in the iPhone's camera app.
The light-press autofocus feature is particularly notable for those familiar with DSLR cameras, because it imitates the autofocus mechanism of high-class photo equipment. This could make the iPhone 16 even more attractive to serious photographers who want to combine quality with a convenient camera.
According to the information, the Capture button will be placed on the right side of the iPhone, replacing the place currently occupied by the mmWave antenna in the US models.
While CAD renders and mockups have shown the Capture button on all iPhone 16 variants, a recent report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman indicates that the feature may only be available on Pro models and above.
In addition to the Capture button, the iPhone 16 is also expected to receive several other improvements, including slightly larger displays, a powerful new A18 chip with Apple Intelligence, and 8GB of RAM in all models to support advanced AI features.