Recent reports suggest that the iPhone Camera Control feature may be discontinued after the iPhone 17 lineup, following a lukewarm reception. However, a more reliable leaker has offered a different perspective on the situation.
The initial report was based on information from a leaker named “OvO,” known for a mixed track record. While Apple has a history of cutting unpopular features to save costs, there could be other explanations for the alleged discontinuation of the Camera Control.
Another leaker, Setsuna Digital, has claimed that Apple is actually working on new pressure-sensitive models for the iPhone 18 series, currently in trial production. According to Setsuna Digital, Apple is moving to a new design that eliminates the capacitive feature of the button in favor of pressure sensing.
This redesigned Camera Control is said to retain all existing functions, such as partial and full presses, as well as sliding to adjust settings. The shift to pressure sensitivity is aimed at reducing costs, as the current capacitive solution is expensive to manufacture and repair.
While the change may impact user experience slightly, it is not expected to be significant. The new design is likely inspired by Oppo’s pressure-sensitive buttons on their high-end smartphones. The move away from capacitive features could also improve the functionality of swipe gestures for camera settings.
It is important to note that the information provided has not been confirmed by Apple and should be taken as speculation. Setsuna Digital’s track record for leaks, particularly related to Apple’s supply chain, adds credibility to their claims.
[The information provided in this article has NOT been confirmed by Apple and may be speculation. Provided details may not be factual. Take all rumors, tech or otherwise, with a grain of salt.]
