The iPhone 16 officially goes on sale Friday. But for its earliest adopters, it arrives with a fundamental compromise baked into the deal. Put simply,

The Back Tap feature can open your camera and perform other useful tasks, and it works even if you use your iPhone with a case.

Just buy a new phone? Here’s a tip for the first thing to do post-setup: replace the iPhone Lock Screen’s camera button with something else.

The new Camera Control button added to the iPhone 16 presents a challenge for case makers. Case solutions for Camera Control range from completely open to fully covered. The best case option for you will depend on whether you prioritize drop protection,