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Mint
12-07-2025
- Mint
iPhone 16 Pro's camera button is more than a shortcut, here's what it can do
Apple iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max came with a brand-new Camera Control button, a dedicated hardware feature that's set to change how users interact with the camera. Tucked just below the power button on the right edge, this new addition unlocks a range of functions beyond simply launching the Camera app. As the company is gearing up to launch the iPhone 17 series, here are a few functions that the Camera Control button can perform. At its simplest, the Camera Control button lets you open the camera app with a quick press. But once inside, it becomes far more versatile. Users can press once more to snap a photo or hold it down to begin recording video, mimicking the experience of a physical shutter button found on traditional cameras. A light press brings up an overlay that allows on-the-fly adjustments. Users can swipe on the button itself to cycle through options like zoom levels, depth effects, tone, and even photographic styles, all without lifting their finger from the frame. This enables real-time control over settings, similar to toggling between camera modes on a DSLR. Apple has also made the button compatible with third-party camera apps. If you prefer apps like Halide or ProCamera, you can assign them to launch directly via the Camera Control button. It can even be configured to trigger Magnifier, QR scanning, or other iOS camera functions, offering flexibility based on user needs. Beyond simple shortcuts, the button supports features like AE/AF lock, pressing and holding it mid-frame locks auto exposure and focus, which is particularly useful for difficult lighting conditions or when capturing moving subjects. A double press can also be customised to open deeper camera settings, streamlining the process of switching between photo, portrait, and video modes. Apple has added controls under iOS 18 settings to customise how the Camera Control button works. Users can adjust sensitivity, disable the clean preview mode, or even turn off the button entirely if they find it intrusive. This small button could be a big deal for mobile photographers. By giving users hardware-level access to real-time camera tools, Apple is attempting to bridge the gap between smartphone simplicity and professional-level control. Whether casual users adopt it or pros embrace it as a creative tool, the Camera Control button is a noteworthy shift in how the iPhone approaches photography.
CNET
29-05-2025
- Business
- CNET
Don't Spend a Grand Before Reading This. iPhone 16 Pro vs. 15 Pro, 14 Pro, 13 Pro
The iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max launched in 2024. They have a slightly different design from the 2023 iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, but in many ways remain very similar. Trying to figure out whether or not to get the iPhone 16 Pro can be less than straightforward. Should you upgrade from the 15 Pro? What about if you have an iPhone 14 Pro or even a 13 Pro? For starters, both the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max have larger screens, with the smaller Pro getting a larger 6.3-inch display (up from 6.1 inches on the 15 Pro) and the Pro Max getting even bigger with a 6.9-inch display (up from last year's 6.7-inch display). Best Memorial Day Deals CNET's team of shopping experts have explored thousands of deals on everything from mattresses and TVs to everyday essentials and outdoor fun so you can shop the best Memorial Day deals in one place. See now The Pro model usually gets discontinued after a year while Apple keeps its base level iPhone on sale for two years after its initial launch. (Last year's iPhone 15 is now $100 less and the 2022 iPhone 14 is $599.) That doesn't mean you can't buy last year's iPhone 15 Pro — it's likely still in stock at physical stores while supplies last or available as a refurbished model — but the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will otherwise displace 2023's iPhone Pro phones. Of course, it's worth noting that the rumored iPhone 17 Pro will likely launch in just a matter of months. So it might make sense holding off on buying a new phone if you can. Watch this: All Things Mobile: Our iPhone 16 Pro 7-Month Check-In 06:14 Read more: The iPhone 16 Pro's High-Res Slow-Motion Video Is the Best Apple Feature in Years iPhone 13 Pro vs. 14 Pro vs. 15 Pro vs. 16 Pro iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Display size, tech, resolution, refresh rate 6.1-inch OLED, 2,532x1,170 pixels, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate 6.1-inch OLED, 120Hz, 2,556x1,179 pixels, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate 6.1-inch OLED, 2,556x1,179 pixels, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate 6.3-inch OLED, 2,622x1, 206 pixels, 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Pixel density 460 ppi 460 ppi 460 ppi 460 ppi Dimensions (inches) 5.78 x 2.82 x 0.3 in 5.81 x 2.81 x 0.31 in. 2.78 x 5.77 x 0.32 in 5.89 x 2.81 x 0.32 inches Dimensions (millimeters) 147 x 72 x 7.65 mm 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.85mm 70.6 x 146.6 x 8.25 mm 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25mm Weight (grams, ounces) 204g (7.19 oz) 206g (7.27 oz) 187g (6.6 oz) 199g (7.03oz) Mobile software iOS 15 iOS 16 iOS 17 iOS 18 Camera 12-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 12-megapixel (3x telephoto) 48-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 12-megapixel (3x telephoto) 48-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 12-megapixel (3x telephoto) 48-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide) 12-megapixel (5x telephoto) Front-facing camera 12-megapixel 12-megapixel 12-megapixel 12-megapixel Video capture 4K 4K 4K 4K Processor Apple A15 Bionic Apple A16 Bionic Apple A17 Pro Apple A18 Pro RAM/storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB RAM NA, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Expandable storage None None None None Battery Undisclosed, Apple claims 22 hours of video playback Undisclosed, Apple claims 23 hours of video playback Undisclosed, Apple claims up to 23 hours of video playback Undisclosed, Apple claims up to 27 hours video playback Fingerprint sensor None (Face ID) None (Face ID) None (Face ID) None (Face ID) Connector Lightning (USB 2.0) Lightning (USB 2.0) USB-C (USB 3.0) USB-C (USB 3.0) Headphone jack None None None None Special features ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, lidar scanner, 5G enabled, MagSafe, water resistant (IP68), wireless charging, dual-SIM capabilities (nano-SIM and e-SIM) Dynamic Island, Always-On display, 5G enabled, MagSafe, water resistant (IP68), wireless charging, dual-SIM capabilities (e-SIM) 5G (mmw/Sub6), Action Button, Always-On display, IP68 rating, MagSafe, Dynamic Island, 5x optical zoom (120mm equivalent), satellite connectivity, eSIM, Thread networking technology Apple Intelligence, Action button, Camera Control button, 4x audio mics, Dynamic Island, 1 to 2,000 nits display brightness range, IP68 resistance. Colors: black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium, desert titanium. US price starts at $999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB), $1,499 (1TB) $999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB), $1,499 (1TB) $999 (128GB, $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB), $1,499 (1TB) $999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB), $1,499 (1TB) iPhone 16 Pro's cameras and AI The iPhone 16 Pro has a trio of lenses on the back: wide, ultrawide and 5x telephoto. James Martin/CNET The 16 Pro now has an identical camera to its corresponding Pro Max model, whereas typically the Pro Max would get a smaller enhancement. This includes a 5x optical zoom, which wasn't available on last year's 15 Pro (it had a 3x telephoto lens) but was on the 15 Pro Max. All of the iPhone 16 devices, including the base and Plus models, get a new Camera Control button that provides quick access to photo and video modes. The iPhone 16 Pro has access to various AI features from Apple Intelligence, including a Visual Intelligence feature, which uses the camera and AI to identify objects and places around you. While the iPhone 15 Pro will also gain access to some of these features, the iPhone 14 Pro and earlier Pro models will not. These features will also include note summarization, an enhanced Siri assistant and Genmoji, a method of generating new emoji using a prompt. Read more: iOS 18 Gives You More Control Over How Your iPhone Looks and Works iPhone 16 Pro design From the back the iPhone 16 Pro looks nearly identical to previous Apple pro models. James Martin/CNET Apart from AI-enabled hardware, iPhone 16 Pro also shares features with the iPhone 15 Pro that aren't available on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro. Those premium iPhones have a titanium finish introduced last year, which helps make the phones lighter than most earlier models despite their larger screen size. Both the 15 Pro and 16 Pro have USB-C ports with USB 3.0 data speeds instead of Lightning connectors with USB 2.0 data speeds, and both can record spatial video, which is a type of 3D video that you can watch on the Apple Vision Pro headset. An always-on display, Dynamic Island camera cutout and satellite connectivity for Emergency SOS are features available across all of these Pro models apart from the iPhone 13 Pro. Should you buy an iPhone 16 Pro? In recent years, upgrading year over year typically offers small differences. If you have an iPhone 12 Pro or older, we believe upgrading to an iPhone 16 Pro makes a lot of sense. If you have an iPhone 13 Pro and the battery health is still good, it'd makes sense to wait another year to upgrade. And if you have an iPhone 14 Pro or 15 Pro, there's no need to buy an iPhone 16 Pro right now.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
iPhone 17 Air's incredible thinness ‘showcased' in comparison photo
Are you interested in seeing just how thin the rumored Apple iPhone 17 Air is going to be? An interesting image has been shared that appears to show Apple's next big thing next to the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, and the difference between them is stark. If you're not familiar with the 16 Pro Max, it measures 8.25mm thick, the same as the standard iPhone 16 Pro. In the photo, it appears the iPhone 17 Air is about half its thickness. The two images originate from known mobile news leaker Majin Bu on X, but there's no source beyond this. It appears they are stills from a video too, meaning more examples may be ready to share in the near future, something Bu had already teased. If the iPhone 17 Air is half as thick as the iPhone 16 Pro Max at around 5mm, it will be thinner than Samsung's rival Galaxy S25 Edge, which is rumored to be around 5.8mm thick. It'd also undercut the Tecno Spark Slim concept phone shown at MWC 2025, which has a 5.75mm thickness. Very few smartphones have ever broken the sub-5mm threshold for thickness, so we shouldn't expect Apple's phone to break this record, and recent leaks have placed the iPhone 17 Air at 5.5mm thick. It may still be able to claim the 'world's thinnest smartphone' title with this, which would certainly fit into Apple's love of hyperbole in its marketing. It just won't be able to add 'ever' to the end of the statement. Other notable aspects seen in the images include the new camera module design, which borrows heavily from Google's excellent visor-style design first seen on the Pixel 6 series. The Action Button is placed above the volume controls, just like its thicker siblings, but the Camera Control isn't visible, but may just be covered up by the person's hands holding the phone. The iPhone 17 Air in the still images will be a mockup created from leaked information on design and dimensions, and shouldn't be taken as the absolute final design. Apple traditionally releases new iPhone models towards the end of the year, and we expect the iPhone 17 Air to join the rest of the iPhone 17 series at that time.
