Faster Camera Control Access

Although this is a minor change to the Camera Control settings, it’s still a welcome feature for users who want to shoot photos more quickly.

The Settings app has a new option called Requires Screen On under the Camera Control option. This is on by default, mirroring the standard behavior in iOS 18.1 and earlier. However, you can switch it off, and you’ll be able to open the Camera app with the Camera Control even when your iPhone’s screen is turned off. It’s pretty straightforward, but it’ll come in handy. You won’t have to worry about waking up your iPhone or pressing the Camera Control twice and accidentally taking an extra picture if it was already awake before the first press.