Apple Changes Texture and Grain Support, Leaving iPhone 16 and 17 Out
Apple has narrowed support for its new Texture and Grain photo controls, leaving iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air users without native capture support. The post Apple Changes Texture and Grain Support, Leaving iPhone 16 and 17 Out appeared first on TechRepublic .
Apple has removed iPhone 16, iPhone 17, and iPhone Air from support for new Texture and Grain photo controls in iOS 27. These features, part of the updated Photographic Styles system, change photo detail appearance and add a film-like finish. Apple's initial announcement suggested broad compatibility, but current documentation restricts support to iPhone 18 Pro models and the iPhone Duo's Ultra Wide, Main, and Center Stage cameras.
The company clarified that older devices cannot capture photos with these controls, despite being able to edit sample photos edited on an iPhone 18 Pro. The gap between editing capabilities and photo capture remains unclear. Users with iPhone 16, iPhone 17, or iPhone Air should not expect the new Texture and Grain settings for photos shot on these devices.
Native support requires an iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, or a compatible camera on the iPhone Duo.
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