At least one of this year's iPhones will feature a 3D depth camera on its back, Fast Company reported citing a source.
The camera—actually a laser, sensor, and software system—emits light to measure the distance between the phone and various objects and surfaces in front of it, the report said, adding this detailed depth information will enable new photo and video effects, as well as better augmented reality experiences.
iPhone engineers have been working on the rear-facing, or "world facing," 3D camera for at least two years now. It's been on a short list of possible feature additions for new iPhones, but until this year hasn't made the cut.
In truth, Apple could decide to nix it this year, too. For now, though, it's in the design, which we'll hopefully get to see for the first time this fall (if the coronavirus doesn't get in the way of Apple's plans).
As early as 2017, there was rumors about the iPhone 3D camera system. Last year, a report by Tianfeng International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that this technology will be launched this year.
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