iPhone 16 Camera Control Button: Avoid Accidental Camera App Launch

Point-and-shoot cameras inspired Apple to add a Camera Control button on the newiPhone 16 series. A dedicated button that will instantly launch the Camera app no matter where you are; even on the lock screen. The problem? Sometimes, your kiddo or dog may launch the Camera app accidentally leading to awkward snaps and videos being captured. Other times, theCamera Controlbutton may register a click when it’s in your pocket leading to battery drain and warm pockets!

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However, you can change a little-known setting so that pressing the Camera Control button once does nothing while pressing it twice will launch the Camera app. Yes, there is an option to change what happens when you press the Camera Control button once or twice when the Camera app is not open.

Now, the Camera Control button will not register a single press gesture. It will launch the Camera app only when you quickly press the Camera Control button twice.

you’re able to alsochange the pressure sensitivity of the Camera Control buttonso that it registers a press when you soft or hard press the button. Those who want nothing to do with it can simplydisable the Camera Control buttonaltogether and pretend it doesn’t exist.

Gaurav Bidasaria

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iPhone 16 Camera Control Button: Avoid Accidental Camera App Launch