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Inspired by the iPhone 16, Samsung thinks of this novelty for the Galaxy

Inspired by the iPhone 16, Samsung thinks of this novelty for the Galaxy

Apple has often been a trendsetter in the smartphone space. After the Dynamic Island, which influenced some Android manufacturers, it’s the camera control button’s turn to make headlines. A new patent unveiled by Seasonality Chart, in collaboration with leaker David Kowalski (@xleaks7), reveals that Samsung is working on technology that will allow users to interact with their camera via touch sensors located on the sides of the smartphone.

Samsung no longer wants you to touch the screen to take photos

This innovation would aim to solve a common problem: the difficulty in adjusting the camera settings while taking photos, especially with one hand. With this solution, Samsung seeks to offer a fluid and intuitive experience, without the need to touch the screen. The images and descriptions of the patent show a device that combines hardware and software innovation, comparable to that of the Apple brand. The side-mounted touch sensors would allow users to adjust their camera settings with simple gestures, such as swipes or taps.

Inspired by the iPhone 16, Samsung thinks of this novelty for the Galaxy

Indeed, taking photos with a smartphone can be complicated when you have to touch the screen to adjust the zoom, brightness or focus. These manipulations can result in blurry images due to involuntary movements or a view of the subject hidden during adjustments. With the side sensors, Samsung would provide a solution that is intended to be practical and ergonomic. These sensors would allow you to modify the settings directly from the sides of the phone, while keeping your eyes on the subject to be photographed.

How do these sensors work?

According to the patent, Samsung would offer different gestures to control the camera. A vertical swipe adjusts a function such as zoom or brightness, while a horizontal swipe changes a camera mode or adjusts the focus. The device offers haptic feedback, i.e. slight vibrations to confirm the actions performed.

These sensors are activated only when the photo application is open, avoiding any accidental activation during normal use of the smartphone. The side sensors could also be used in other contexts to enrich the user experience such as browsing the gallery (switching from one image or video to another) or editing images. We can already imagine the possibility of applying filters, cropping or rotating photos using sensors or even changing applications easily.

Inspired by the iPhone 16, Samsung thinks of this novelty for the Galaxy

With this new button, Samsung would join Oppo (with the Find X8 Pro) and Apple in the trend of buttons dedicated to photo control. However, it is important to note that Android smartphones have been pioneers in this area thanks to the Sony Xperia, which has long been equipped with a physical camera button. The latest models such as the Sony Xperia 1 VI or Xperia 5 V continue to offer this feature. If this technology has not been enough to boost sales for the Japanese giant, it could prove useful and appeal to a wide audience if it is well integrated by Samsung.

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