Apple clarifies Texture and Grain controls are exclusive to latest iPhones' cameras
Apple has clarified that its new texture and grain photo editing features, introduced with the iPhone 18 Pro models, will only be available for photos captured using these newer devices. Initially, a press release suggested broader compatibility across older models like the iPhone 16 and iPhone Air; however, it was later confirmed that full access to these controls is limited to images taken on specific cameras of the latest iPhones. The confusion stemmed from Apple's initial wording in its September 11th announcement. The company has since updated its statements to reflect this limitation more clearly. Users with older models can only adjust texture and grain when editing photos captured by newer iPhone camera systems, not their own images. This was confirmed through user testing on platforms like Reddit. The Verge reached out for further clarification from Apple but did not receive an immediate response.
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