The update will roll out next week, according to the company, signaling that it has already identified a fix. The software fix would mark at least the second so far for the iPhone 14. On launch day, users were asked to update to iOS 16.0.1 to address an issue related to enabling FaceTime. The latest iPhones were released last Friday and some users took to social media to complain about the camera bug. The problem, which can also cause noises, is the result of the optical image stabilizer hardware malfunctioning in some cases with third-party applications. Stabilization technology is designed to shift the camera system to compensate for iPhone movement, helping to prevent blurry images. Users have complained about the bug blocking camera functions on social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, but it doesn’t seem to affect Apple’s pre-installed camera features. Snap Inc., the maker of Snapchat, said Monday it is “working directly with Apple” to address the problem after receiving reports from users. TikTok and Meta Platforms Inc., the owner of Instagram and Facebook, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The new camera system on the iPhone 14 Pro, which includes a 48-megapixel sensor for the main lens for the first time, is one of the main upgrades for this year’s device. The phone also features a software interface on top of the device known as Dynamic Island, which works with an updated camera cutout to show information like map directions or AirPods status. So far, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max seem to be the biggest hits in the line. Shoppers lined up at Apple retail stores to look for the devices over the weekend, and the device sold out in many places. Consumers who want to buy the models through Apple’s website will have to wait until at least October to receive them. (Updates with the Snap answer in the fourth paragraph.) ©2022 Bloomberg LP
