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 a capacitive slider. But some users have found the learning curve a little steep. Here’s how to master it.

It says iPhone 16 on the box, but without Apple Intelligence, it feels more like the iPhone 15 with a new coat of paint.

Commentary: Was it supposed to be the Visual Intelligence button instead? There's a lot of unrealized potential in Apple's new button that goes well beyond the camera.

The new Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series is a standout hardware feature that, while powered by iOS 18, is unique to these latest models. It takes a bit of getting used to,