How I add camera on ipad
Asked on 06/11/2025
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To add camera functionality to an iPad, you can leverage the new features introduced in iOS 18 and iOS 26, as discussed in various WWDC sessions.
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Lock Screen Camera Capture: With iOS 18, you can create a camera capture experience directly accessible from the lock screen on both iPhone and iPad. This is achieved using the Locked Camera Capture framework, which allows you to build a capture extension that can be launched from the lock screen. For more details, you can refer to the session Build a great Lock Screen camera capture experience.
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Capture Controls: In iOS 26, you can enhance the camera experience by using capture controls. This includes mapping physical button gestures to camera actions, similar to the native iOS camera app. You can programmatically control camera actions and even use physical buttons for capturing photos or videos. For more information, check out the session Enhancing your camera experience with capture controls.
These sessions provide a comprehensive guide on how to integrate and enhance camera functionalities on iOS devices, including iPads.
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