How do I capture a Live Photo?
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To capture a Live Photo on an iPhone or iPad, you can follow these steps:
- Access the Camera: Quickly and easily access your camera from the lock screen by pressing the camera control. This will take you directly to the viewfinder to start capturing photos.
- Capture the Photo: Press the volume up button to capture a photo. If you want to record a video, press and hold the volume up button.
For more detailed information on building a great camera capture experience, you can refer to the session Build a great Lock Screen camera capture experience at WWDC 2024.
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