Apple's new Texture and Grain controls for Photographic Styles are limited to iPhone 18 Pro models and the upcoming iPhone Duo, despite earlier statements implying broader availability. The original press release suggested the feature would be "available in iOS 27 on iPhone models that support the latest generation of Photographic Styles," and Apple’s iOS 27 User Guide listed the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 17 series, iPhone Air, and iPhone 18 Pro as compatible devices. However, Apple later updated the footnote on its iPhone 18 Pro Newsroom announcement, restricting the controls to photos captured on iPhone 18 Pro models and the iPhone Duo’s Ultra Wide, Main, and Center Stage cameras. This revision has sparked criticism from users who expected the feature to reach older iPhones, highlighting a pattern of new camera capabilities being reserved for the latest hardware. Apple has not commented on the change, leaving the discrepancy unresolved.

The Texture and Grain controls refine photo texture while preserving skin tones, offering enhanced creative options for iPhone 18 Pro users. For those interested, a how-to guide is available to maximize the feature’s potential. The article originally appeared on MacRumors, where readers can discuss the compatibility issue further.