From PCMAG · James Peckham · · 50s
Older iPhones Lose Camera Controls
Apple drops Grain/Texture camera tools for non-Pro models.
In brief
Apple drops Grain/Texture camera tools for non-Pro models. Older iPhones won't get Apple's new Grain and Texture camera controls until iOS 27, which requires iPhone 18 Pro or newer models. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Older iPhones
Older iPhones won't get Apple's Grain or Texture camera controls.
Apple's promise
Apple said the controls would work on iPhone 16, 17, Air, and 18 Pro models.
Update on Sept 21
Apple changed the press release to only include iPhone 18 Pro and Duo models.
Why the change
Apple hasn't explained why they updated the press release.
Fan reaction
Some fans wanted to use the controls for skin texture and landscape grain.
What's next
Older iPhone users must wait for iOS 27 to access the tools.
What it means
Older iPhones won't get Apple's new Grain and Texture camera controls until iOS 27, which requires iPhone 18 Pro or newer models.
