Close-up shot of the iPhone Camera Control button. Your iPhone's Camera Control Button Has Secret Powers It's more than just a shutter button. Here are 10 hidden features you need to know.

Screenshot of the iPhone Settings app, highlighting the "Camera" settings menu. First, Find the Control Center All Camera Control settings live here. Go to Settings > Camera > Camera Control to customize everything.

Mockup showing the Camera Control menu with the "Open App" option selected. Launch Your Favorite Camera App Instantly Set it to open Instagram's camera, a QR scanner, or the Magnifier app with one press—not just Apple's Camera.

Image showing the Magnifier app zooming in on tiny text. Turn Your iPhone Into a Digital Magnifying Glass Perfect for reading menus or small print. Set the Camera Control to launch the Magnifier app instantly.

Graphic of the Camera Control button with a "Hold" icon and a ChatGPT logo. Ask "What Is That?" with AI Hold down the button from your home screen to use Visual Intelligence with ChatGPT. It identifies objects from a still photo.

Screen recording showing the zoom slider appearing when the button is pressed in the Camera app. Smooth Zoom Like a Pro In the Camera app, press the button lightly, select Zoom, then slide your finger left/right on the button itself to zoom smoothly.

Graphic showing the iPhone flipping from the rear to the front-facing camera. Switch Lenses & Cameras Fast Select "Cameras" in the control menu. Swipe to jump between 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 4x, or flip to the selfie cam instantly.

Icon of a video camera with a "press and hold" gesture. Instantly Record a Quick Video Inside the Camera app, just press and hold the Camera Control button. It starts recording video and stops when you lift your finger.

Side-by-side photos showing a dark image and a brightened image after exposure adjustment. Fix Brightness & Add Drama Instantly Select "Exposure" in the menu. Swipe left/right on the button to brighten dark scenes or darken blown-out shots for perfect balance.

Clean shot of an iPhone. Master Your iPhone Camera Go to your Settings and customize your Camera Control button now! Which tip will you try first?