# Older iPhones Lose Camera Controls

> Apple drops Grain/Texture camera tools for non-Pro models.
- Title: Older iPhones Lose Camera Controls · PCMAG | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: apple, iphone, grain, texture, photographic styles, ios 27, iphone 18 pro, technology, Older, iPhones, Lose, Camera
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/older-iphones-wont-get-previously-promised-camera-controls-after-all
- Author: James Peckham
- Published: 2026-09-22T11:55:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: apple, iphone, grain, texture, photographic styles, ios 27, iphone 18 pro, technology
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Older iPhones won't get Apple's new Grain and Texture camera controls until iOS 27, which requires iPhone 18 Pro or newer models.