2025-10-29 09:05:03
Apple is reportedly planning to simplify the Camera Control button for its next-generation iPhone 18 lineup.
According to Chinese leaker Instant Digital on Weibo, Apple plans to drop the capacitive touch layer currently found on the iPhone 17’s Camera Control button and rely solely on pressure-sensing technology instead.
The iPhone 16 and 17 lineup uses a combination of capacitive and force sensors beneath a sapphire crystal surface.
This allows users to control the camera with light taps, swipes, or varying levels of pressure – offering DSLR-like precision.
However that hybrid setup is said to have proven expensive to manufacture and repair, prompting Apple to reportedly explore a streamlined version for the iPhone 18.
The supposed single-sensor design will use pressure detection alone to interpret gestures such as light taps, firm presses, and sliding motions – similar to implementations in high-end Android flagships like Oppo’s X8 Ultra and Vivo’s X200 Ultra.
In later iterations, Apple may introduce piezoelectric ceramic components to deliver localized haptic feedback, part of a broader long-term move toward solid-state buttons.
Apple has reportedly been been testing the technology for its upcoming 20th anniversary iPhone, expected in 2027.
Instant Digital emphasized that Apple’s goal isn’t to cut features, but to reduce costs and improve durability.
The current design reportedly causes frequent service issues due to the complexity of its layered sensors.
The iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, Air 2 and a foldable model are said to be slated for release in September 2026, with the base iPhone 18 and 18e will follow in early 2027.
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