From Skeptic to Advocate: How Six Months With the iPhone 16’s Camera Control Changed My Mind

The article reviews the evolution of Apple's Camera Control feature on the iPhone 16 Pro, highlighting changes over a six-month period following its initial release. Initially, the author found the feature frustrating, particularly when using the phone in portrait mode. However, iOS updates have significantly improved the functionality:

• iOS 18.2 introduced an option to turn off the 'Require Screen On' setting, making it easier and more consistent to launch the Camera app.
• Visual Intelligence was introduced in the same update and enhanced in iOS 18.3, adding a new layer of functionality.
• The feature has proven particularly useful during cold weather, allowing for easy camera access while wearing gloves. Overall, the author now finds Camera Control valuable as a simple capture button, even though they have disabled many of the advanced features.