Currently, the eyes of the technology industry are on the Apple Vision Pro. And it should not surprise us, since it is the debut of those from Cupertino in a new market. However, it will not be the company’s only important launch this year. In September, for example, they will present the iPhone 16the next generation of its flagship product.
Although rumors suggest that the iPhone 16 will not make a significant leap compared to its predecessor, a recent report from The Information It makes us think the opposite.
Perhaps at the hardware level there are not many changes, but Apple could have a surprise prepared that will significantly improve the experience when taking photos and videos.
The main novelty of the iPhone 16 would be the integration of a new mechanical button to take screenshots. This would be located at the bottom of the left frame. Ok, this is not the first time we have heard this rumor. However, the aforementioned media reveals how it will work.
Firstly, The Information points out that the capture button on the iPhone 16, despite being mechanical, also responds to touch. For example, to zoom in, just slide your finger from one side to the other depending on the desired zoom.
To focus the image, on the other hand, you would only have to lightly press the capture button. And, if you’re ready to take the photo or start recording video, just press it a little harder.
These are just some examples that Apple is already testing in the iPhone 16 prototypes. However, the touch response of the capture button makes it easy to offer many more functions.
“Apple is testing a new button on prototypes of the iPhone 16 to help people quickly take photos and videos when holding the device horizontally, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation. Apple has envisioned the new camera button as a key selling point for the device, these people said.”
The Information.
The source makes it clear, however, that it is not completely guaranteed that the capture button will see the light of day with the iPhone 16. In fact, if we go back in time, several reports claimed that the iPhone 15 Pro would lose all its physical buttons in favor of tactile surfaces with haptic feedback.
What happened in the end? You already know it. The iPhone 15 Pro arrived with physical buttons – adding even one more, the action button. Therefore, we better take this report calmly and wait for the official presentation.
If nothing strange happens throughout the year, Apple will present the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro in its usual September keynote. Surely more leaks will emerge in the coming months…