Apple iPhone 16 Pro to Feature Advanced Metalens in Face ID System

Apple may upgrade the iPhone 16 Pro’s Face ID with innovative metalenses, enhancing the TrueDepth camera.

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Metalenses are ultra-thin, flat lenses that replace bulky, curved lenses by using surface etchings to manipulate light.

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These lenses could make Face ID systems thinner, lighter, and more efficient in the iPhone 16 Pro.

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Apple’s component partners, ViesEra and Asia Optical, are reportedly developing these new metalenses.

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Metalenses can reduce the need for multiple camera lenses, enhancing design and performance.

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Apple may introduce these metalenses in future iPhones, but could delay their use until iPhone 17 or Apple Glasses.

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Rumors suggest Apple is also working on an under-display Face ID system for a notch-free iPhone design.

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Stay tuned for more updates on Apple’s next-gen technology and innovations.

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