The iPhone 16’s Capture button might work even when covered by a case

One of the main upgrades we’re expecting on the iPhone 16 line is a Capture button, which could be used to snap photos and record videos. But this is reportedly a smarter button than most, with a capacitive design that also allows you to swipe across it to zoom the camera in or out.

It’s a design that could present a problem for case makers, since you’d assume it wouldn’t register swipes if covered. An obvious if inelegant solution is to have a cut-out for this key, so that it’s not covered (and therefore not protected) by the case, but Apple might have a better solution.