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iPhone 16’s Capture Button Will Be Used for Taking Video

by ZeeshanN

According to the tech guru Mark Gurman over at Bloomberg, the Capture Button on the upcoming iPhone 16 is set to be a game-changer—it’s not just about snapshots anymore. Gurman spills the beans in his latest Power On newsletter, revealing that the iPhone 16 models will boast a spanking-new feature—a dedicated button specifically designed for capturing videos.

As we delved into the early prototypes of the iPhone 16 in a recent exploration, the Capture Button is poised to find its place on the bottom right side of the device. Interestingly, it’s primed to take over the real estate previously occupied by the mmWave antenna on U.S. iPhone models. Fear not, though, as the mmWave antenna is slated for a cozy relocation to the left side of the device, right below the volume and Action buttons. For our friends across the pond, the mmWave antenna dance is a non-issue since non-U.S. models don’t need to shuffle things around for the Capture Button.

This button is no ordinary press-and-hold affair; it’s a capacitive marvel. Instead of the traditional mechanical click, you’ll be treated to haptic feedback, elevating the tactile experience. Word on the street is that a force sensor will be in the mix, ready to respond to your touch pressure. Imagine holding down the button launching you straight into camera mode, ready to record at your command. And who knows, varying pressure levels might unlock different camera functionalities—think photo or, dare I say, spatial video. But that’s just me putting on my speculative hat.

The Capture Button isn’t playing favorites—it’s making its grand entrance on all four iPhone 16 models. Paired with spatial video and the Vision Pro headset, Apple seems keen on making video recording quicker and more accessible. Speaking of the Vision Pro headset, it’s the perfect companion for those 3D spatial videos you’ll be capturing with your shiny new iPhone. Currently, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have the spatial video capabilities with their Wide and Ultra Wide cameras tag-teaming, thanks to the iOS 17.2 update. But fear not, my friend, as the standard iPhone 16 models are joining the party with a revamped vertical lens arrangement, ensuring that spatial video isn’t an exclusive club for the Pro models anymore.

And there you have it—the future of iPhone imaging, neatly wrapped up in the Capture Button. For a more comprehensive dive into what’s cooking with the iPhone 16 lineup, our dedicated roundups spill all the rumored beans.

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