The camera control button is a new feature coming to the iPhone 16, as is the ability to shoot spatial photos and video. The indented button sits flush with the surface of the phone and looks similar to a side fingerprint reader but launches the camera. You can also use it to access Visual Intelligence features, powered by Apple Silicon.

The iPhone 16's new camera control button, similar to a DSLR, is generating buzz despite Apple Intelligence features rolling out later than expected.

What to Know About the iPhone 16 Series. I started beta testing iOS 18 on my own iPhone XR after WWDC and then my iPhone 14 Pro in July when the public beta came out to

Apple unveiled the 'Camera control' button in the iPhone 16 series, enhancing usability across models. Users can quickly access the camera, capture images and videos, switch lenses, adjust framing, and soon utilize 'visual intelligence' for insights on captured scenes.