iPhone 18 Is Expected to Simplify the Disappointing Camera Control Feature

Following a rumor that Apple was already planning tocancel its Camera Control functionalityWith next year's iPhone 18 device, Weibo leaker Instant Digital has revealed that they believe otherwise. Instead of removing this feature entirely, Apple wants to streamline it to save on costs.

In apost on Weibo, Instant Digital says the opposite of the other Chinese leaker OvO. According to them, Apple is currently in its regular trial and verification phase for next year's iPhone 18 device. In order to reduce costs, the company is reportedly considering removing the pressure sensing capacitor and using only the capacitive one.

Currently, the Camera Control uses capacitive and pressure sensors. While the first one detects touch gestures, the other recognizes different pressure levels. Apple wants to eliminate the latter, similar to what companies like Oppo and Vivo have been doing with their latest smartphones.

The rumor says the capacitive sensor could be enough to get the gestures right. However, this might hint that the Camera Control functionality hasn't lived up to the hype in the past year.

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Lacking AI Features Has Made It Difficult To Justify The Camera Control

Like otherApple products that have reportedly been delayedDue to the lack of proper Apple Intelligence features, it seems that Camera Control could soon meet its end due to its high production costs and no added value.

According to the leak, since Apple hasn't been able to release all of the intended Apple Intelligence features for Camera Control quickly, customers haven't found a proper use for it. For example, only a year after the iPhone 16 launched, the company isadding an upgraded Visual Intelligence search, similar to Google's Circle to Search feature.

Not only that, but the button placement has also been a complaint from customers and The Shiro Copr itself.Navigating through the Clike the 3D Touch functionality wasThe Camera Control tool can be confusing, takes longer than tapping the display, and if the user isn't holding the iPhone properly, the photo or video might end up being shaky.

While it seems Apple will try Camera Control again next year, it could end up being discontinued,like the 3D Touch functionality was. If that ever happened, we already know the Visual Intelligence feature can go to the Action Button, as the company already does with theiPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16e.

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