Dammit – why you won’t actually save $1200 by keeping your old iPhone if you want the latest photo trick
The ability to add grain and soft skin is a feature for iPhone 18 Pro series only, which is a huge disappointment The post Dammit – why you won’t actually save $1200 by keeping your old iPhone if you want the latest photo trick appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
During the iPhone 18 Pro series launch, a feature called Photographic Styles 3 was announced. Although this new feature adds Texture, Glow, and film grain effects to photos, it is incompatible with older iPhone models, even those running iOS 27. This exclusion applies to photos taken with other devices, too. Apple's advanced AI tools are available on older iPhones, yet it is not feasible to apply the Glow effect or film grain to existing photos.
This limitation has sparked complaints and may prompt users to upgrade their phones for this sole reason. Despite Apple's AI capabilities, it appears the company prioritizes selling the newest iPhone models rather than ensuring compatibility across devices.
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