{"id":826200,"date":"2025-02-11T10:14:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T16:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/11\/why-apples-camera-control-is-such-a-challenge-for-case-makers\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T10:14:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T16:14:07","slug":"why-apples-camera-control-is-such-a-challenge-for-case-makers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/11\/why-apples-camera-control-is-such-a-challenge-for-case-makers\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Apple\u2019s Camera Control is such a challenge for case makers"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"page\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.macworld.com\/#primary\">Skip to content<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t<main id=\"primary\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-2589456\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img width=\"1024\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ESR-iPhone-16-case.jpg?quality=50&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1024\" alt=\"ESR Stash Stand for Camera Control\" data-hero decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  ><\/p>\n<p><span>Image: ESR<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"link_wrapped_content\">\n<body><\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy an iPhone 16 case now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve just bought a new iPhone 16, you may be wondering whether it\u2019s necessary to pick up a case as well. After all, Apple frequently talks about the robust design of its phones and their ability to withstand drops and scratches. What\u2019s more, it seems a shame to hide such an attractive piece of kit inside a protective covering. Should you buy a case?<\/p>\n<p>The answer is yes. It\u2019s true that iPhones are tougher than they used to be, but Apple has yet to invent the unbreakable smartphone; browse any Apple-focused forum and you\u2019ll see numerous complaints about broken screens and scuffed casings. It isn\u2019t worth the risk\u2013and the cost of a protective case is a fraction of the cost of buying a new iPhone (or getting one repaired).<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re concerned about appearances, consider this: an uncased iPhone looks stunning, but it won\u2019t look so nice if you drop it on the floor. And there are some very attractive cases out there if you know where to look. Which is where we come in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which iPhone case should I pick?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of choice out there, so it\u2019s important to understand what you need from an iPhone 16 case. Obviously it must deliver <strong>top-class protection<\/strong> against drops, nicks and scratches. We\u2019ve covered aesthetics, too: it needs to <strong>look fantastic<\/strong>. But there\u2019s more to this decision than toughness and looks.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re dealing with the new iPhone 16 handsets, you need to make sure the case has been designed with those devices\u2019 design in mind. Apple added a new <strong>Camera Control<\/strong> on the righthand edge, and there\u2019s no point buying a case if it fails to protect this delicate feature properly, or covers it up in such a way that it can\u2019t be used. Similarly, you need a case that accommodates the <strong>Action button<\/strong> that debuted on the Pro iPhones in 2023 and was added to the standard models in the latest generation.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond protecting the phone, does the case offer any <strong>additional features <\/strong>of its own? Is it compatible with Apple\u2019s MagSafe charging technology? And finally, is your case sold for a fair price by a <strong>reputable company<\/strong> with experience in this field and numerous positive customer reviews?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ESR\u2019s new Stash Stand for the iPhone 16<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maybe it sounds like we\u2019re asking for a lot. But as it happens, we\u2019ve found an iPhone 16 case that meets all these criteria. The great news is that the long-established accessories maker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/page\/C481BD72-9AE2-4927-B290-BC543AD7B0DA?maas=maas_adg_9504025F01EDDAB8F531418C24A03CAA_afap_abs&#038;ref_=aa_maas&#038;tag=maas&#038;tag=macworld05-20&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/2589456\/why-apples-camera-control-is-such-a-challenge-for-case-makers.html\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-subtag=\"1-1-2589456-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"amazon\" target=\"_blank\">ESR<\/a> has updated its popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DMNSDJQM?maas=maas_adg_1BD06AB4685C69871BCA249C58F1783C_afap_abs&#038;ref_=aa_maas&#038;tag=maas&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/2589456\/why-apples-camera-control-is-such-a-challenge-for-case-makers.html\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-subtag=\"1-1-2589456-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"amazon\" target=\"_blank\">Stash Stand case for the iPhone 16<\/a><\/strong>, and it has everything you need.<\/p>\n<p>The updated Stash Stand has been carefully modified to accommodate the iPhone 16\u2019s unique design, an area many rival brands overlook. It features a patented three-layer cover for the Camera Control, keeping out dust and maintaining durability while retaining that popular caseless feel. The control is protected but still fully usable.<\/p>\n<p>And aside from this crucial design breakthrough, you\u2019re getting the same great Stash Stand case you know and love. The ultra-slim profile: just 1.6mm thick. The shock-absorbing Air Guard corners and raised screen edges, delivering 11-foot drop protection, and powerful scratch resistance from the camera guard. The top-class MagSafe compatibility, both in terms of grip strength (1,500g, more than twice that of Apple\u2019s cases!) and charging speed. And of course, as the name suggests, you get that pop-out stand for convenient hands-free use.<\/p>\n<p>The brilliant new Stash Stand costs just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DMNSDJQM?maas=maas_adg_1BD06AB4685C69871BCA249C58F1783C_afap_abs&#038;ref_=aa_maas&#038;tag=maas&#038;asc_refurl=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/2589456\/why-apples-camera-control-is-such-a-challenge-for-case-makers.html\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-subtag=\"1-1-2589456-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"amazon\" target=\"_blank\">$22.99\u00a0from Amazon<\/a>. Macworld readers can get a 10% discount by using the code ESRIP16NEW. (Offer expires February 27.) ESR unveiled the new Stash Stand case at CES in January 2025, and has plenty more exciting announcements on the way. To see more new products for your Apple (and even Android!) devices, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com?id=111346X1569486&#038;xs=1&#038;url=https:\/\/www.esrgear.com\/&#038;xcust=1-1-2589456-1-0-0-0-0&#038;sref=https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/2589456\/why-apples-camera-control-is-such-a-challenge-for-case-makers.html\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-subtag=\"1-1-2589456-1-0-0-0-0\" data-domain-name=\"esrgear\" target=\"_blank\">please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>ESR will also introduce the HaloLock Cloud Soft Case and HaloLock Cyber Tough Case with Camera Control protection in the coming months.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<p>\n<iframe title=\"Introducing the ESR iPhone 16 Pro Max HaloLock Classic Hybrid Case (Camera Control, Stash Stand)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GKDJKaJWKlM?feature=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/body><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t<\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> Lawanda Haslett<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macworld.com\/article\/2589456\/why-apples-camera-control-is-such-a-challenge-for-case-makers.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skip to content Image: ESR Buy an iPhone 16 case now! If you\u2019ve just bought a new iPhone 16, you may be wondering whether it\u2019s necessary to pick up a case as well. After all, Apple frequently talks about the robust design of its phones and their ability to withstand drops and scratches. 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