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The new iPhone 8 will have a ‘revolutionary’ 3D selfie camera, analyst says
This year’s iPhone looks set to be a top-to-toe reinvention of Apple’s billion-selling gadget – and the latest detail to emerge is that it will have a ‘revolutionary’ front-facing camera.
This ‘3D’ sensor could be used to add people’s faces into apps or games, or for facial recognition.
Trusted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities – behind many previous accurate Apple leaks – says that the device will have a depth-sensing infrared module on the front.
The device will use an infrared transmitter and receiver – and could enable games where people’s heads are transplanted onto game characters.
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Using the 3D depth sensor with the camera will allow iPhone to create 3D selfies which could be used in augmented reality apps.
Multiple reports from respected analysts and industry sources have suggested this year’s iPhone 8 – expected in September, as is traditional from Apple – will be a near-complete overhaul.
Speaking to Nikkei Asian review earlier this year, source predicted that the next phone would be ‘equipped with a screen bent on the two sides’.
As well as a larger screen dominating the front of the device, Apple may well ditch the Home button entirely – echoing rival Google, whose Pixel phone has no physical buttons on the front.
Manufacturing documents from Apple’s Asian supply chain suggest it’ll have a new ‘invisible’ home button, according to leaked documents seen by Apple Insider.
