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iPhone 17 Lineup Gains Tap-to-Rotate Front Camera Orientation Switch

A new square sensor with an 18MP Center Stage lens enables a one-tap flip between portrait and landscape in the Camera app.

Overview

  • Users can access the Orientation Switch by opening Camera, selecting the front lens, and tapping the new icon above the shutter.
  • An adjacent simplified Zoom control offers quick, stepped framing adjustments, with availability primarily in photo mode.
  • Enabling Center Stage auto-zoom or auto-rotate disables the manual Orientation and Zoom buttons, requiring a choice between automation or control.
  • The feature is supported across iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air, with older models not offering these front-camera taps.
  • Indian retail coverage lists the iPhone 17 from Rs. 82,900 for 256GB with festive promotions such as up to Rs. 20,000 in store discounts and Rs. 6,000 bank cashback.