5 Secret iPhone Camera shutter button tricks

So you have been using the shutter button to take a photo or video. But did you know it can do much more with it? Tap to find out!

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Simply tap and hold the shutter button, and your camera will start capturing the video. Once done, release the button to stop recording!

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As simple as it sounds, its smooth movement will hook you! When in Photo mode, swipe right the shutter button. It will switch to the recording mode.

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Wish to click the perfect action shot? Swipe left the shutter button. The camera will take photos in burst mode. The number determines the no. of photos taken.

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If your device is silent or the volume is off, the sound will be muted. But not otherwise! There's a workaround. Open Camera → select Photo → enable Live Photo at the top.

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When recording a video, you'll see a shutter button at the bottom right. Simply tap it to take a photo without disturbing the video.

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