iPhone camera control: Apple is supposed to plan simpler construction

When all four iPhone 16 models were equipped with the new camera control alias Camera Control last year, some observers were surprised that Apple The function not only reserved iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max had. Because: The capacitive hardware necessary for the new button is complex and probably not cheap either. So it takes for the button even a sapphire coating. Now Apple seems to be working on changes to the camera control. However, this should not be canceled. Instead, the built -in components could be simplified, according to Asia.

Inspired by Oppo and Vivo?

The well-known Weibo leader Instant digital wrote recentlyApple will replace the combination of capacitive recording including the pressure sensor for a simple pressure sensor. This is sufficient to capture both slight and firm pressure attempts with wiping gestures. Apple allegedly learns from Chinese competitors such as X200 Ultra (Vivo) and Find X8 Ultra (Oppo), where this is already implemented, so instant digital, which is supposed to have contacts in Apple’s supply chain.

The current solution with a pressure sensor and capacitive recording is “really expensive” for Apple. In addition, the repairs are also cost -intensive if the camera control is damaged. There is therefore an internal cost pressure to compile the module, especially since it has so far only been used for AI functions-i.e. visual intelligence. Apple does not already plan the conversion measures among the components with the iPhone 17, from which the normal camera control is still expected – however, whether the thin iPhone 17 Air is also unclear.

Implementation probably only with the iPhone 18

Instead, Apple will work in the Camera-Control area from the iPhone 18 series in the coming autumn. The supply chain is said to have already been appropriately commissioned. Most recently, there were rumors a few weeks ago that Apple could even install a second camera button on the iPhone 17. This should be reserved for the pro models and help to achieve camera functions (still?) Faster.

However, nothing has been heard about the function for a long time. It may not be implemented. The camera control is mainly useful because of its wiping facilities. So you can use them for zooming. The new iPhone models are expected in September, and the 9th of the month is currently being rumored as an appointment.