iPhone 8 may feature a revolutionary new camera that can shoot 3D holographic images
APPLE appears to have exciting new plans for its next smartphone camera, according to the latest iGossip.
The tech giant is said to be working on a 3D sensing camera for the iPhone 8, according to an industry expert.
Morgan Stanley analyst Charlie Chan claimed that a 3D camera company called Himax Technologies has seen its share price soar this year because of a deal it is .
The camera will help iPhones stay compatible with the rising trend in augmented and virtual reality games like Pokemon Go.
3D sensing works by using two camera lens to mimic binocular vision, like a human's line of sight.
How will Apple's rumoured 3D camera work?
A 3D camera uses two lenses to capture three-dimensional images, similar to a human's binocular vision (using both our eyes).
Advanced image processing then merges the two images together to create a picture with a greater field of depth.
This is useful for facial recognition technology as well as virtual and augmented reality apps.
You could use a 3D camera to take a selfie and upload the 3D avatar of yourself to a game on your phone, for example.
Meshing pixels from two pictures into one photo gives the image depth and makes it appear almost holographic.
It's useful for facial recognition and 3D selfies which can be used as an avatar when playing a virtual reality game.
Rival Samsung's new S8 is rumoured to ship with a dual pixel camera, which works similarly.
Apple's next model is expected to be a massive change from older iPhones, because it is being released to mark the 10th anniversary of the first ever iPhone.
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