The iPhone 16’s camera control button now overtakes Apple’s Camera app. One of the best third-party options available on the App Store, Halide, has just been updated to take full advantage of the button which remains the real novelty of the entire 2024 range.
Camera control is a dedicated shutter button located on the right side, below the power button on newer iPhones. It has force sensors to distinguish light from hard presses, a tactile surface you can slide on, and haptic feedback through subtle vibrations. Camera control in Apple’s native app lets you switch between multiple camera modes and perform operations like zooming in and out, changing lenses and more things again, like photographic styles.
Halide Mark II exploits new capabilities
We’re excited to launch support for Capture Control on iPhone 16! Now you can quickly access EV control and manual focus with just a few taps.
If the iPhone 16 manages it natively, Apple also provides a dedicated API to developers so that they can implement camera control in the way most suited to their applications.
Besides being able to open the app with a single press of the camera control button, you can now access additional control options through this button.
A few taps are enough to change the focus or exposure in Halide. Finally, it is possible to lock all settings to avoid any mistakes.
Shortcuts on the lock screen
The app also takes advantage of a new feature in iOS 18 that allows you to add quick access to the app by placing the icon on the lock screen.
Recall that last month the Halide Mark 2 application was updated with the unique functionality Process Zero. Instead of using Apple’s built-in processing, the results allow for greater control over lighting and exposure.
Halide Mark II is designed for iPhone and all iPad models. It is downloadable for free from the App Store. Beyond the seven-day free trial, you will have to pay €2.99 per month or €11.99 per year. A lifetime license is also available for €60.
If you like the work of the Halide team, you should know that they recently released Kino, a professional-grade video application with many features and a friendly user interface. The app was even highlighted during the last iPhone 16 keynote.
Download the free app Halide Mark II
