Apple’s iOS 26 Update: A Game Changer for iPhone Users
On September 15, Apple unveiled iOS 26, introducing exciting features like a Liquid Glass redesign, enhanced call screening, and fresh ringtones for your iPhone. If you own an iPhone from the 16 lineup, you’ll also enjoy a revamped Photographic Style in your Camera app.
These Photographic Styles, familiar to users since the iPhone 13 launch in 2021, have seen meaningful improvements in the new iOS. Designed to better interpret shadows, skin tones, and other essential elements, the latest iteration was showcased at the “awe dropping” event on September 9, alongside the iPhone 17 lineup.
The new style, aptly named Bright, enhances skin tones and injects vibrance into your photos. This feature isn’t exclusive to the iPhone 17; users with the iPhone 16 can access it as well.
Discovering Photographic Styles in iOS 26
Ready to explore the new Bright style and others? Here’s how to navigate the updated Camera app in iOS 26:
1. Open your Camera app.
2. Tap the six dots located at the top right corner of your screen.
3. Select Styles.
This action will reveal a dot grid at the bottom of your screen, with a bar displaying measurements for Tone and Color at the top.
You can swipe the camera view left or right to browse the available Photographic Styles. Swipe right to uncover styles like Vibrant and Luminous, while swiping left introduces you to Amber and Gold. If you’re using iOS 26 on a compatible iPhone, you’ll find Bright among these options.
For a complete rundown, here’s the list of iPhones capable of accessing the Bright style in iOS 26. If you’re interested in other aspects of iOS 26, check out the review of this OS, learn how to minimize the Liquid Glass effects introduced, and discover how to enable call screening on your iPhone.
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