The iPhone 16 will get an extra button next to the action button, because Apple provides the phone with the new camera button. This is what we already know about the button!
iPhone 16 gets new button
Apple introduced the action button with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, a new button that lets you decide which function is activated. Rumors say the iPhone 16 will get another button, as Apple is reportedly working on a new camera button (also known as Capture Button mentioned). The button gives you direct access to a number of camera functions.
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It is still unclear what functions these are exactly. In any case, it is almost certain that you open the camera app with the button. According to new rumors, the iPhone 16 can also zoom in and out with the camera button, by swiping up or down over the button. This is possible due to the technology with which the button works, it is not a physical button. Instead, the new button works with Taptic Engines.
Camera button works with Taptic Engine
The new camera button on the iPhone 16 works with Taptic Engines, which are the vibration motors that we previously saw on the home button of the iPhone 7, iPhone 8, iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone SE 2022. So you cannot physically press the button, but you do feel a short vibration when you press the button. Apple used the same technology on previous iPhones, where you could only press the home button when the phone was switched on. The vibration motors do give you the feeling that you are pressing the button.
It looks like the iPhone 16’s camera button will have multiple functions, depending on the camera function you’re using. For example, you can use the button to take a photo or video, or to activate the self-timer. This should make it easier to use the camera app. According to leaked designs, Apple is placing the camera button on the right side of the iPhone.
Button coming to all iPhones
While the action button was an exclusive feature for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the camera button is coming to all iPhone 16 models. It is also expected that the action button will also come to the regular iPhones this year. Are you switching from the iPhone 15 (or lower) to the iPhone 16? Then you will probably get two new buttons.
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We don’t have to wait long for the next iPhone, because Apple presents the iPhone 16 in September. Then we will know for sure which iPhone 16 models the camera button will come to and what functions the button will have. Do you want to know more about the next iPhone now? Then read everything about the iPhone 16 here and see all the rumors about the iPhone 16 Pro (Max) here!
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