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Apple patent hints at research into “light folding” to allow for periscope lens system within iPhones

A recently-revealed patent has indicated that Apple is apparently looking into a periscope lens feature for a “folding camera” in a next-gen iPhone. Where it was previously reported that Apple is looking into a folding lens system that could reduce the camera bump on the back of its iPhones, the latest patent application, entitled “Camera […]

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Additional evidence reinforces idea of 10x optical zoom for next-gen iPhone cameras

Following up on previous rumors, a third report has indicated that Apple will be incorporating technology that allows up to 10x optical zoom to iPhone cameras within the next couple of years. In the July report, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo didn’t share much detail beyond Apple using Samsung Electro-Mechanics (SEMCO) to supply periscope lenses for iPhone […]