Leaks and rumors about the iPhone 16 series have been swirling the web for some time now. The next-generation flagship smartphones from Apple are expected to debut in September this year. Past reports have suggested the arrival of a dedicated Capture button on the iPhone 16 models. Now, in the latest development, a Weibo user Instant Digital having a mixed track record has revealed details about the Capture button.
iPhone 16 may have DSLR-like capture button
As per Instant Digital, the Capture button on the iPhone 16 will be capable of detecting multiple levels of pressure. This is similar to the two-step buttons on digital cameras. Its main function will be to trigger an image or video capture. However, a light or halfway press will enable the user to lock and adjust focus. This would offer great convenience compared to pressing a finger on the display to lock focus on the subject so that the image doesn’t come out blurry. A recent report also revealed that the Capture button could also support zoom in and out function.
Some Sony Xperia phones already feature two-stage shutter buttons. A dedicated Capture button lets users take photos quickly. The Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro models can only be programmed to launch the camera app. The Weibo user also adds that Apple adding the Capture button on the iPhone 16 indicates the company’s emphasis on photography with the next-generation offerings. It could become a beneficial addition to serious photographers and videographers.
It remains to be seen if the Capture button will make its way to all iPhone 16 models. Early renders of the iPhone 16 Pro’s revealed the dedicated button on the bottom right side.
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