Camera Control has the unenviable task of providing a lot of camera functionality with minimal physical real estate. Most importantly, it has to do so in a location that feels good in the hand.

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and ...

One of the coolest innovations on the iPhone 16 is the Camera Control, a dedicated hardware addition that’s all about snapping images and taking video. It’s a clever hybrid of a mechanical button and ...

Apple's iPhone 16 and newer models include a new Camera Control button (located on the lower right-hand side when holding the phone in portrait mode), and includes a handy bit of functionality that ...

The introduction of the camera control button on the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro has transformed the way users interact with their device’s camera. This innovative feature offers a wide range of ...

The Camera Control packs in a lot of features, and they’re a little fiddly. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac The new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 lineup opens the Camera app, takes ...

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 button aims to ...

I absolutely love the new Camera Control button on iPhone 16, but the default settings aren’t for me. By default, I find it too slow to activate and too accident prone when taking photos. Fortunately, ...

iPhone 17 adds pressure-sensitive Camera Control button for photos and videos Camera Control has haptic feedback, adjustable settings, and third-party app support. Customize or disable button ...

I was keen on using the Camera Control button when it first debuted on the iPhone 16 Pro. But in over a year of use, it caused more accidental swipes and presses than its intended use cases to take ...