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iPhone and Samsung Flashlights Now Feature Adjustable Brightness

4/19/2026

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The latest updates add adjustable brightness for iPhone and Samsung flashlight features, making them more versatile for everyday use.
On iPhone, holding the flashlight icon in Control Center reveals a brightness slider and, for Pro models, beam width options.
On Samsung devices, pressing and holding the flashlight icon in Quick Settings lets users adjust brightness.
Both brands enable the flashlight to serve as a visual alert for notifications.

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The latest updates add adjustable brightness for iPhone and Samsung flashlight features, making them more versatile for everyday use.
On iPhone, holding the flashlight icon in Control Center reveals a brightness slider and, for Pro models, beam width options.
On Samsung devices, pressing and holding the flashlight icon in Quick Settings lets users adjust brightness.
Both brands enable the flashlight to serve as a visual alert for notifications.