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On iPhone 15 models, Apple has added a new way to take portrait photos. This article explains what's changed. Apple's Portrait Mode has become a popular way of taking impressive shots using a depth-of ...

Six distinct lighting styles are built into the iPhone as Portrait modes. But they aren't just for selfies. I tried all six lighting styles to see how they work, where they shine, and how to use them ...

Add more blur to the background or bring it into focus. Image: King of Hearts/Wikimedia Commons/D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac You can adjust the background blur of a Portrait mode photo on iPhone and ...

When it works, Depth Control lets you dial in just the right amount of blur. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac Portrait mode on the iPhone XS is pretty amazing — when it works. I gave it a good, hard ...