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Technology
John Velasco

I tried the iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera Control for a month and it's a mess — here's why

Closeup of iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera Control button.

For the last few generations now, we’ve seen iterative design changes with the iPhone. While aesthetic changes are inevitable, new additions have often been more questionable,

In 2023 alone, we saw the introduction of the Action button and titanium frame with the iPhone 15 Pro. And this year yielded what’s arguably the biggest physical addition to the iPhone’s design in years with the Camera Control button. Apple undoubtedly made a point to put a spotlight on this new "button" during its Glowtime event, giving users a new way to take access to the most popular features at their fingertips.

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