According to The Information, the new shooting button on the iPhone 16 will not only be used to take photos. According to their information, the latter will also allow Zoom and focus by swiping and tapping.
Citing an anonymous industry source, the report claims that Apple plans to add a capture button to the entire iPhone 16 series, which is expected to be released in late 2024. The capture button will look like this: It’s a mechanical button that moves when pressed, like other buttons on the iPhone.
The capture button won’t just be used for taking photos
The report also states that the capture button will have a touch-sensitive surface that can respond to different gestures. Users will be able to zoom in and out by sliding the button from left to right, and focus on images by lightly pressing the button.. To take a photo or start a video, users must: Press the button harder.
The report also states that no other major design changes are planned for the iPhone 16, other than the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, which may be slightly larger than the current models. As a reminder, the iPhone 16 Pro will benefit from a 6.3-inch screen, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a 6.9-inch panel.
The report also reveals that Apple initially planned to switch to capacitive buttons on the iPhone 15. Buttons that don’t move but use electrical signals to detect touch. However, as other reports explain, Apple dropped the idea due to quality issues and dissatisfaction with haptic feedback. Now we will see how this new capture button will be received, which will complement the action button.
