One of the coolest innovations on the iPhone 16 is the Camera Control, a dedicated hardware addition that’s all about snapping images and taking video. It’s a clever hybrid of a mechanical button and a capacitive slider. But some users have found the learning curve a little steep. Here’s how to master it.

The iPhone 16's new Camera Control is one of its highlights, but some users are finding it difficult to press. Try changing this setting!

You will find the Camera Control button on the bottom-right hand side of the iPhone, so start by familiarizing yourself with its location. Let's dive into making the most of this innovative feature on your iPhone 16. On a simple level, you can use the Camera Control button to launch the Camera app and take a quick shot.

The new Camera Control button can take a little getting used to, but these Accessibility settings make it a lot better.

Phone 16 and 16 Pro include Camera Control, a new tool packing tons of camera functionality. But you can also turn it into a simple button.

In a post on the Apple Community, user torrey145 started a thread saying that their iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB was having an issue with the camera app. In the post, the user said, "when launching camera control from Lock Screen it’s crashing the camera app. Screen turns black and crashing."

With the new iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, Apple has gone all in on side buttons. There are two on the right side: a power button and the new camera control button. But

The introduction of the camera control button on the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro has transformed the way users interact with their device's camera. This

CNET's Bridget Carey puts the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera features to the test with her kids at the New York Renaissance Faire — and explains why the new camera control button is problematic. She talks to one Apple super fan to see if he feels the same.