Actually, the iPhone 16 Capture button is rumored to be both pressure and touch-sensitive, unlocking a couple of extra features. A light press is said to handle focusing, while a firm press will enable image capture or start recording.
As the button can be depressed, it implies a mechanical design, which differs from earlier rumors, hinting at a capacitive button with haptics. Unlike capacitive buttons that detect touch through electrical charge, mechanical buttons require physical pressure to activate.
Earlier leaks and speculations suggest that Apple intends to place this button on the right side of the phone, beneath the power button. Recently, we collaborated with a 3D artist to create some renders envisioning the potential appearance of the iPhone 16 series and where its buttons could be located. You can check them out here.
Additionally, the source notes that this Capture button is currently undergoing testing on the standard, Plus, and Pro models. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that this feature becomes available on all iPhone 16 models rather than potentially being limited to just the Pro handsets, as rumored earlier.
With the upcoming iPhone 16 series, Apple might also introduce a tetraprism telephoto lens for both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. The non-Pro models might get a boost, too, with speculations indicating that the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus could come with additional RAM and a Wi-Fi upgrade.
