If you wanted to design an experience to demonstrate the benefits of better zoom, safari would be pretty perfect. While sometimes you’re close enough to smell a lion’s breath, you’re just as often squinting – which means the boosted zoom can be the difference between a superb photo and a grainy mess that can only serve as a memory aid.

After using the iPhone 16 Camera Control button for over a month, I don't find it helpful at all with streamlining my photo and video taking abilities. Here's why.