Now the appearance and configuration of the iPhone 16 series have been confirmed, and it will be released next month. In addition to the upgrade of hardware specifications, there are many news confirming that the iPhone 16 Pro will also have amazing innovations in camera functions. A new “Capture Button” will be added under the power button. This seemingly inconspicuous button hides many unexpected ways to play, which can turn your iPhone 16 Pro into a professional photography tool.
So what functions can this “Capture button” have?
1. One-click camera start: quickly capture exciting moments
The latest iPhone 16 Pro’s camera function button can activate the camera to take photos with just one click. Whether you are shopping, traveling, or wanting to record your life, simply tap the side camera button to quickly and automatically enter the camera interface and start taking photos, avoiding missing any exciting moments.
2. When shooting, simply tap to focus
In addition to being able to quickly start the camera, the camera function button on the iPhone 16 Pro also supports touch to focus function, which is similar to a DSLR camera. When you lightly touch the camera button by lightly pressing the iPhone 16 Pro camera button, it will automatically focus on the subject to be photographed in the picture. This is very practical for taking close-up shots, portraits, etc. with bokeh.
3. Long press to switch shooting modes
The shooting button supports long-pressing to switch shooting modes. The user places their index finger on the camera button of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, lightly touches it, and holds it for 3 seconds to switch between camera mode and video recording mode. I believe everyone has experienced this operation before, which is to long-press the camera shutter button on the iPhone interface and then automatically switch to the video recording function.
4. Swipe left and right on the button to zoom in
The camera function button on the iPhone 16 Pro also supports the sliding zoom function. Simply swipe left and right on the shooting button with your finger to easily adjust the lens focal length. You can quickly switch from ultra-wide angle to telephoto lens with just one swipe, which is very convenient for shooting scenes that require different focal lengths, such as distant views, landscapes, or sports.
5. Custom Function: Gesture Switching to Create Exclusive Camera
Apple will also add custom shortcut functions to the camera button of iPhone 16 Pro, which can be customized through quick launch settings, such as one click to enable portrait mode, movie level mode, etc. And it also supports multiple gestures and can respond to different pressing forces, similar to the shutter button on a DSLR camera. Users can focus by tapping the button, pressing hard to complete the shooting, sliding to adjust the focus, long pressing to lock the focus and exposure, etc.
6. Heartbeat Unlock: Expected to join in the future
Of course, the camera button on the iPhone 16 Pro is not only used for photography, but is expected to be used as an unlock function in the future.
The new generation of Apple’s “Heart ID heartbeat unlock patent” has been exposed at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), and the technical document clearly states that this feature will be integrated into iPhone devices and can be used as a heart rate health detection and unlock function. Users can verify their identity through the heart rate sensor equipped on the iPhone, as long as they hold it normally.
It seems that this new button is very practical for users who frequently need to use their iPhone to take photos or record videos.