iOS 18.2 beta 3 adds another new toggle to customize the iPhone 16 camera controls. You can now open the Camera app with a single press of the camera control, even if your display is off.
When your iPhone 16 display is off, the default behavior is for you to press the camera control once to wake the screen and again to open the Camera app. This new toggle in iOS 18 gives you the option to remove that first press.
If you go to the Settings app and select Display & Brightness, you'll see a new toggle called “Require Screen to Turn On” at the bottom. This switch is enabled by default. However, if you disable this switch, a single press of the camera control will automatically open the Camera app, regardless of whether your iPhone 16's screen is on or not.
This replicates the behavior offered by the Action button when it's associated with the Camera app. This makes opening the Camera app faster, but may also increase accidental activations.
iOS 18.2 beta 3 is currently available to developer beta testers. A new public beta is expected this week before the update is released to everyone in December.
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