Kuo—2019 iPhone: upgraded Face ID; 2020 iPhone: time-of-flight 3D modeling rear camera
The revered Apple analyst has turned his attention to Apple’s camera, Face ID and photography improvements slated for iPhone models coming in 2019 and 2020.
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Apple’s releasing iOS 12.1 on Tuesday, Oct. 30, features Group FaceTime and more
Apple is planning to release the iOS 12.1 update on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The iPhone and iPad update, which includes Group Facetime and over 70 new emoji,
Kuo: 2019 iPhones won’t utilize Apple’s TrueDepth infrared system on the back
Trusted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has expressed his belief that the Cupertino tech giant won’t integrate an infrared depth-sensing system on the rear of iPhone models to be released in 2019. This isn’t necessary a bad thing, here’s why.
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 simply move around apps.
Unsurprisingly, the 2019 iPhone lineup probably won’t use fingerprint on display technology
Apple’s embrace of Face ID isn’t expected to end anytime soon, despite the push by others to begin using new fingerprint on display 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.
Apple will now issue whole-unit replacements for iPhone X units with Face ID issues
If a customer reports that their iPhone X is having Face ID issues that a TrueDepth camera repair is unable to resolve, Apple Stores and third-party technicians are now authorized to issue a whole-unit replacement instead of providing a same-unit display repair.
Snapchat launches TrueDepth camera powered AR lenses demoed during iPhone X unveiling
Apple permits developers to obtain visual face maps and track more than 50 facial muscle in real time via the TrueDepth camera, and now Snapchat has finally rolled out cool new iPhone X-powered lenses in its mobile app that it promised months ago last September.
GarageBand for iOS gains TrueDepth camera control over musical effects & more
GarageBand with new educational features and improvements is now available, including the ability to control certain musical effects with the TrueDepth camera on your iPhone X.
Apple reportedly still hasn’t given up on its 100% fullscreen iPhone dream
Apple is ostensibly working on a third-generation iPhone X that’d have its front completely filled with an OLED screen.
Halide 1.7 brings Portrait mode and TrueDepth camera support, AR photo viewer & more
Halide 1.7 is a major update with many new enhancements that are particularly useful on your iPhone X as the app now takes advantage of Apple’s TrueDepth camera system.
iPhone X laser supplier Finisar plans to have its Texas plant up by October
A new report claims that Finisar, a supplier of laser parts for iPhone X, is ramping up its new Apple-backed plant in Sherman, a small Texas town. The manufacturing plant will hopefully be in production by sometime in October as Finisar remains focused on “making Sherman the VCSEL capital of the world.”