In a new research note issued to clients this morning, respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has expressed his belief that the Cupertino technology firm won't integrate an infrared depth-sensing system on the rear of new iPhones due in 2019, citing two reasons.
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eBay’s HeadGaze technology responds to head motion using Apple’s TrueDepth camera
eBay has announced a new open source technology that could make it easier for people with motor impairments to shop or move around apps. HeadGaze uses Apple's TrueDepth camera alongside Apple ARKit to allow you to navigate an app using your head motion.
Unsurprisingly, the 2019 iPhone lineup probably won’t use fingerprint on display technology
Fingerprint on display technology was once expected to launch on the iPhone X in 2017. Instead, Face ID was introduced to replace Touch ID on Apple's current flagship device. Apple's embrace of Face ID isn't expected to end anytime soon, according to one crucial analyst, despite the push by others to begin using the new fingerprint technology.
New evidence suggests 2018 iPad Pro includes AvatarKit, Face ID
An Apple developer has discovered code in the latest iOS 12 beta that suggests an all-new iPad Pro is coming which features Face ID and a True Depth camera. Steve Troughton-Smith notes that AvatarKit, which Apple uses to operate its Animoji and upcoming Memoji on the iPhone X, has been altered to support an iPad-size screen.
In his Twitter posting, Troughton-Smith notes, "New in iOS 12: AvatarKit comes to iPad. Still requires a TrueDepth camera to do face tracking, though, i.e. an iPad with Face ID."
https://twitter.com/stroughtonsmith/status/1013958667409018886
We're just two months away from Apple's fall event, which is typically held in mid-September. While most expect Cupertino to announce three new iPhones, things have been a little bit murky on the iPad Pro rumor front.
The 10.5-inch iPad Pro and second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro were both announced in June 2017. Since then, we've heard very little about the next-generation devices.
Way back in November, Bloomberg reported that the 2018 iPad Pro lineup would feature a revamped design with slimmer top and bottom bezels, a faster processor, and use a TrueDepth camera and Face ID. That same report said a second-generation Apple Pencil stylus would also be arriving with this year's iPad Pro models.
Soon after, another report said Apple and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) were developing a next-generation mobile chip that would make its debut in an upcoming iPad Pro revision.
According to the report from Chinese outlet MyDrivers, the chip was tentatively named “A11X Bionic.” Both the iPhone 8 and iPhone X feature A11 Bionic chips.
We'll continue to follow this story. In the meantime, what would you like to see in the next iPad Pro? Give us your thoughts below.
Besides new iOS devices, the unannounced Apple fall event could also see the introduction of new Macs, a fourth-generation Apple Watch, and more. Stay tuned.
Apple will now issue whole-unit replacements for iPhone X units with Face ID issues
Apple's own online and offline stores, as well as third-party repair technicians, have been authorized to issue whole-unit replacements for iPhone X devices with reported Face ID problems that cannot be fixed by replacing the entire TrueDepth camera system.
Snapchat launches TrueDepth camera powered AR lenses demoed during iPhone X unveiling
Snapchat on Friday launched a trio of iPhone X-exclusive lenses it promised months ago.
GarageBand for iOS gains TrueDepth camera control over musical effects & more
In addition to Clips which was refreshed today, GarageBand for iOS also picked up new features.
Apple reportedly still hasn’t given up on its 100% fullscreen iPhone dream
A new report out of Korea suggests that Apple's next iPhone X update will feature a smaller TrueDepth camera resulting in a smaller notch, too, with 2019 models potentially removing the notch entirely.
Halide 1.7 brings Portrait mode and TrueDepth camera support, AR photo viewer & more
The popular camera app Halide is out with a major new version, the biggest update since being optimized for iPhone X, bringing many new features to the mix. Halide is particularly useful on your iPhone X as it now supports the new capabilities of Apple's TrueDepth camera system.
iPhone X laser supplier Finisar plans to have its Texas plant up by October
Finisar, which manufactures the vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) component for the TrueDepth camera on iPhone X, gave a local TV station a tour of its upcoming 700,000 square foot facility that it claimed would become the VCSEL capital of the world.
New Animoji features in iOS 12: iPad and FaceTime support, new characters & more
Apple is pausing on innovation in order to focus on software stability and reliability, but several new features are nevertheless being planned for this year's major update to the mobile operating system powering the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch hardware.
iOS 11.3 references “modern iPad,” possibly hinting at TrueDepth camera & Face ID upgrades
Code strings unearthed from the iOS 11.3 developer beta code reference something called a “modern iPad,” potentially referring to an upcoming refresh of Apple's tablet lineup with new features like iPhone X's TrueDepth camera and its advanced Face ID facial recognition system.