{"id":56747,"date":"2025-09-04T10:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=56747"},"modified":"2025-09-04T10:54:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T08:54:26","slug":"ios-26-all-new-camera-features-at-a-glance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/allgemein\/ios-26-alle-neuen-kamera-features-im-ueberblick","title":{"rendered":"iOS 26: All new camera features at a glance"},"content":{"rendered":"

With iOS 26, Apple has redesigned the Camera app \u2013 more significantly than in recent years. The update brings a new layout, a modern design with a depth effect, and clearer controls. At the same time, the app remains functionally complete, so familiar settings and modes are still available, just in a new arrangement. There are also some technical innovations, for example, regarding interaction with AirPods or for developers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Camera app is one of the most used features on an iPhone. Changes to its functionality are therefore particularly noticeable. Apple has addressed this issue in iOS 26: The app now appears cleaner, clearer, and less cluttered. Many elements have been rearranged or made more accessible. Despite the visual changes, all familiar functions remain. Those who previously worked with the Camera app will still find their way around \u2013 but will get a more modern and usable overall package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Revised design with Liquid Glass<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The most noticeable change is the new design. Like other apps in iOS 26, the Camera app now uses the so-called Liquid Glass design. The controls are rounder and appear to float slightly above the background due to a depth effect. The area behind the shutter button is slightly transparent, allowing a view beyond the actual image section. The zoom buttons no longer have a background bar, which obscures the image less. The button for displaying the last photo is now round, no longer square \u2013 adapted to the new design. The controls are now slightly lower on the screen, making them easier to reach with the thumb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New layout with two main modes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The navigation bar at the bottom of the screen has been redesigned. Instead of all camera and video modes, there are now just two main categories: "Photo" and "Video." Other modes such as Portrait, Panorama, Slo-Mo, or Cinematic can still be selected using a swipe gesture\u2014it works as usual. The buttons for zoom levels on devices with multiple lenses are still in their usual place. Switching to the front camera and accessing the most recently captured image also work unchanged. The shutter button has a more discreet design: The previously bright white ring has been replaced by a simple, liquid glass-style frame.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pop-up menus for settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Some controls that were previously permanently displayed are now housed in pop-up menus. These open when a mode such as "Photo" or "Video" is active and you tap the corresponding button. In Photo mode, settings for flash, Live Photo, timer, exposure, styles, aspect ratio, and Night mode appear there. If you select "Exposure," for example, a slider opens that allows you to adjust the value directly. Options are also available in Video mode, including flash, exposure, and a mode called "Action." The other modes each offer at least one option in the pop-up menu. The menu also has the new Liquid Glass design with larger buttons. It can also be opened via the menu icon in the top right of the display. Some shortcuts remain permanently visible, such as those for RAW recording, flash, or Night mode. Context-related options such as Macro mode only appear when relevant, as before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n