iPhone 16 series capture button will have gesture controls, Pro models to get new back panel: reports

HIGHLIGHTS

• iPhone 16 series capture button will let users zoom in and out, focus and more.
• iPhone 16 Pro models are also said to feature a larger and better periscope telephoto lens.
• Here’s all that has been leaked about the iPhone 16 series.

The iPhone 16 series is still months away from its debut but reports have started showing up on what to expect from the next-gen series. The latest reports talk about the iPhone 16 Pro camera specs and build as well. There’s one on the camera button for the entire iPhone 16 lineup, and how it will have gesture controls.

iPhone 16 Pro camera, build specs tipped

• The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Maxwill be equipped with a 1/1.14-inch primary camera and a periscope telephoto lens, according to the tipster Digital Chat Station.
• This was reported previouslytoo on how both the Pro models will come with enhanced telephoto capabilities, and not just the Pro Max. There are rumours about a “super zoom” feature as well but this one might just be exclusive to the Pro Max model.
• The tipster adds that the iPhone 16 Pro models will feature a new back panel made of glass and plastic together, which is called a ‘G+P solution’. The same design is said to be considered by Huawei as well.
• More design details tippedfor the iPhone 16 Pro models include a smaller Dynamic Island, and slightly taller displays.
• It looks like the overall design language will be the same but we should some changes in key areas of the iPhone 16 Pro models.

iPhone 16 series camera button

The iPhone 16 series is rumoured to feature a dedicated capture button. Now a new report by The Information says that the capture button will come with gesture controls. So users will be able to do certain gestures to trigger actions such as zooming in and out by swiping left and right on it.

This capture button is also said to be mechanical and not solid-state but it will respond to both pressure and touch. Other actions suggested including focusing on an image by pressing it lightly, and activating the shutter by pressing it more firmly, the report added. Apple is reportedly planning to add the capture button on all iPhone 16 models.

• According to X user @KosutamiSan, who claims to have an iPhone 16 prototype, Apple is working on new design changes to the iPhone 16 lineup to prevent overheating issues.
• The 2024 iPhone lineup could use a graphene thermal system to improve thermal conductivity as this is a more promising material than copper, which is currently used.

• To recall, the heating issue on the iPhone 15 Pro series was initially believed to be because of the newly introduced A17 Pro chip.
• Some believed the smaller heat dissipation area and the new titanium frame could be the real reason for the heating issues.
• Apple put these reports to rest by issuing the iOS 17.0.3 update, thereby confirming this is a software issue and not entirely related to hardware.
• Furthermore, the X user said that the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max’s battery units could feature a metal shell for the same heating issue.

MacRumours noted that with Watch Series, Apple already transitioned from black foil casing to metal, so this tip sounds legitimate for iPhone’s battery as well.

• Apple is working on new design changes to the iPhone 16 lineup to prevent overheating issues.
• The company is tipped to be working on a new graphene thermal system for the iPhone 16 series.
• The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max’s battery could feature a metal shell for better thermal conductivity.

iPhone 15 Pro models had a jerky start mainly due to heating issues which made customers uncomfortable. There were multiple reports and complaints from users regarding abnormal heating. It now appears that the company doesn’t want to repeat this and for that, Apple is tipped to be working on a graphene thermal system.

iPhone 16 series might come with better thermals

• According to X user @KosutamiSan, who claims to have an iPhone 16 prototype, Apple is working on new design changes to the iPhone 16 lineup to prevent overheating issues.
• TheiPhone 16 series 2024 iPhone lineup could use a graphene thermal system to improve thermal conductivity as this is a more promising material than copper, which is currently used.

• To recall, the heating issue on the iPhone 15 Pro series was initially believed to be because of the newly introduced A17 Pro chip.
• SomeiPhone 16 series believed the smaller heatiPhone 16 series dissipation area and the new titanium frame could be the real reason for the heating issues.
• Apple put these reports to rest by issuing the iOS 17.0.3 update, thereby confirming this is a software issue and not entirely related to hardware.
• Furthermore, theiPhone 16 series X user said that the iPhone 16 Pro series and Pro Max’s battery units could feature a metal shell for the same heating issue.

MacRumours noted that with Watch Series, Apple already transitioned from black foil casing to metal, so this tip sounds legitimate for iPhone’s battery as well.