Use the Camera Control to quickly open Camera and access common camera settings.

Sep 18, 2025 · Like the iPhone 16 series, all of Apple's latest iPhone 17 models include a new Camera Control button (located on the lower right-hand side when holding the phone in portrait mode).

Nov 21, 2024 · If you light-press the Camera Control button twice while the Camera app is open, the UI will open, and you'll be able to swipe up and down to change between camera controls, including …

Sep 26, 2024 · The Camera Control button is a new physical control on the side of the entire iPhone 16 lineup. Here's everything you need to know, and how to get the most out of it. Apple's Camera...

Sep 10, 2025 · With the final version of iOS 26, Apple is taking the first step toward pulling back the overly complex Camera Control with one simple change. iPhone users have wanted physical camera...

Dec 17, 2025 · Apple plans to simplify the iPhone 18 Camera Control button by removing touch gestures, focusing on pressure input after user complaints.

Sep 20, 2025 · Like the iPhone 16 series, all of Apple’s latest iPhone 17 models include a new Camera Control button (located on the lower right-hand side when holding the phone in portrait mode). The …

Nov 10, 2025 · Locking in default camera settings can help, but using Apple's touch-sensitive Camera Control button is a much better choice. This curved rectangular button is on right side of phones in...

Jan 6, 2025 · Click and hold the Camera Control button to activate visual intelligence, then press the button again to bring up information about whatever is in the frame. If you aren't interested in using...

Sep 29, 2024 · Press it and it responds like a regular button. Slide your finger across it and it’s like a tiny touch-sensitive surface. This second functionality means you can do lots more things with it—tips on...