Apple is reportedly launching a new button with the iPhone 16 called the “Capture Button,” and a new leak hints at how phone cases will integrate it.
The new iPhone 16 lineup is expected to introduce a number of design changes. The standard iPhone 16 and 16 Plus could get a new camera layout, while the Pro models could have sharper bezels. All four iPhones are rumored to feature the new capture button.
It will be a flat button that will detect touch by measuring changes in capacitance, raising questions about how case makers will adapt to this design. However, according to X user Duan Rui, Apple already has a plan for its own cases.
Duan Rui said that Apple’s iPhone 16 cases won’t have a separate cutout for the Capture button. Instead, the company is opting for an “integrated design” that allows the Capture button’s capacitive surface to work perfectly even without a dedicated cutout.
Previous reports have shown that the iPhone 16’s new button will let you swipe left and right on its surface to zoom in and out. You can also lightly press the Capture button to focus on the image, then press harder to take the photo. If this reminds you of a DSLR, you’re not alone.
The button would be placed on the right side of the iPhone 16, where the mmWave 5G antenna is located on the iPhone 15 models.
The new iPhone 16 lineup is expected to be unveiled on September 9 at Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event. In addition to the new iPhones, we should also see the Watch 10 series and new AirPods.
There are rumors that a new iPad Mini will make an appearance at the same event, and some reports even suggest that the iPhone SE 4 will be announced, although that seems a little unlikely.
