After the release of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, some early adopters of the devices noticed that the main rear camera lens vibrated uncontrollably in third-party apps with camera functionality, such as Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram, resulting in shaky video. The problem doesn’t seem to affect the built-in Camera app.
The issue has been reported by users on Twitter, Reddit, TikTok and the MacRumors Forums since the iPhone 14 Pro models launched on Friday, but it’s unclear how widespread the issue is or what the root cause is. The main lens on the iPhone 14 Pro models features “second-generation” sensor-shift optical image stabilization, and it’s possible that the stabilizer is working due to a software bug, but that’s just speculation.
YouTuber Luke Miani said he had the problem on one of the iPhone 14 Pro Max devices he tested. Miani shared a video of the issue, which shows the device’s main lens vibrating uncontrollably, and said the incident resulted in the lens not being able to focus properly upon subsequent use, even in the Camera app. Miani said he took the iPhone to an Apple Store and was able to exchange the device for a new one.
If the problem is due to a software bug, Apple may implement a fix in the iOS 16.1 beta. We’ve reached out to Apple to ask if it’s aware of and/or looking into the issue, but the company has yet to respond to our request for comment.
Until the issue is resolved, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max owners should avoid opening the camera in apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram if they are concerned about potential damage to the rear camera system. We will share any additional information regarding this issue, including any response from Apple, as it becomes available.
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