Beats first-ever cases for iPhone 16s come with touch button for Camera Control

Beats has launched its first ever cases for the iPhone 16 phones. And to answer the common query regarding iPhone 16 series cases: whether third-party cases will sport a cutout for the Camera Control feature –– the Beats cases come with a touch button to support the feature. Which means you can use the Camera Control feature the same way you would use it on the iPhone 16s without the case; the case is smart enough to understand touch and pressure. Beats says that the touch button uses a sapphire crystal, which is connected to a conductive layer that communicates finger gestures to the Camera Control system. The new Beats cases also support MagSafe charging, just like the official Apple cases.
“We’re delighted to introduce the first iPhone case designed by Beats,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Apple Music and Beats. “Beats has always been synonymous with distinctive style and vibrant colours and our new cases are the perfect way to accessorise the new iPhone 16 lineup.”
Additionally, similar to the official Apple covers, the Beats cases are also lined with soft microfiber material. The cases are available in some beautiful and pop colours like Midnight Black, Summit Stone, Riptide Blue and Sunset Purple. The cases are available on the Apple India website and are priced at Rs 4,900. The pricing for the cases remains the same across all models –– iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The cases are available to order via the Apple website and roughly have a delivery time of a week.
The new Beats cases are priced the same as the Apple silicone cases, which are also available for Rs 4,900 on the Apple website. The iPhone clear cases are also priced the same. But then, what’s the difference? The Beats cases are more vibrant, and if we may say “funky”. They sport a hard shell polycarbonate back, which is complemented by flexible sidewalls, which is meant to optimise shock absorption, while making the case thin, light and easy to grip.
Additionally, as mentioned above, the Beats cases are also MagSafe compatible, with built-in magnets to support wireless charging. Beats also says the packaging for the Beats iPhone 16 case is entirely fibre-based, with all wood fibres either fully recycled or responsibly sourced.