# Apple seems to have abandoned Cinematic mode, and that’s a mistake

> When Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 back in 2021, it made a huge deal over a headline new feature, Cinematic mode.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/07/apple-seems-to-have-abandoned-cinematic-mode-and-thats-a-mistake/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a76213fc9665fb377bf2076)
- **Published:** 2026-08-07
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple
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