Key Takeaways
- Apple has restricted new camera controls to its latest iPhone models.
- Texture and Grain options are available on iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo.
- Older iPhones will continue to use existing Photographic Styles features.
Apple has limited the availability of two new camera controls, Texture and Grain, to its latest iPhone models, according to the company’s support documentation.
These new options, part of Photographic Styles 3, allow users to adjust the appearance of their photos by softening skin or creating a film-like appearance, respectively.
The new features are available on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo, while older iPhone models will continue to use the existing Photographic Styles features.
Apple’s current support guide explicitly lists the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max as compatible devices, and also includes the iPhone Duo product page.
The iPhone Duo, featuring a 48MP main camera, 48MP Ultra Wide camera, and Center Stage front camera, is now recognized as a device that supports the new Texture and Grain controls.
Apple has not provided a clear explanation for why the new controls are restricted to these specific models, only identifying which devices are compatible in its support documentation.
For users who wish to take advantage of the new photo controls, an iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, or iPhone Duo is required. Older iPhone models will continue to use the existing settings for tone, color, and intensity.
The change has initially confused some users, as Apple’s earlier wording suggested that the features would be available on iPhones supporting the latest version of Photographic Styles.
