LG started developing under-screen camera that will be integrated into the iPhone from the future. A new report claims that South Korea has begun promising development of an under-dash camera. This component will not require recess for the lens and will be similar to the one found in the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
In accordance with ElekTwo divisions of LG are working on an under-screen camera using different technologies. LG Innotekresponsible for the production of electronic components, develops panel in which the lens hole is invisible. This will allow you to get full-screen immersion without making FaceTime calls or taking photos. selfie.
While the idea of an under-screen camera is appealing, current prototypes don’t deliver the same level of quality as the iPhone’s front-facing camera. The panel prevents light from passing through, resulting in less information for the front sensor. To solve the problem, LG Innotek implement a system of lenses that compensate for the loss of brightness and eliminate unwanted consequences.
The South Korean company calls this technology “free-form optics.” Judging by the description, this optical system Supports improved resolution and brightness, regardless of the camera position. Lens added to compensation you can remove blurry photos and reduce the aberration of the optical module.
LG Innotek is basing its work on a series of patents filed in 2022 and will show them to Apple once they are ready for approval. The process is not simple, and other manufacturers are also involved in the race, including LG Display. The subsidiary is developing an under-screen camera using transparent polymerwhich will increase the passage of light through the screen.
An iPhone with an under-display camera will appear before 2026
The idea of saying goodbye to the notch and offering a full-screen iPhone has been around for a long time at Apple. While the tech company has taken a significant step forward with the release of Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14, the long-term goal will be to bridge this gap to make the most of all the space.
Report Elek coincides with statements by Ross Young, chief executive of Display Supply Chain Consultants. The analyst mentioned in 2022 that Apple will release an iPhone with an under-display camera in 2026. This feature debuts on iPhone 18 Pro and will be expanded to a standard model in subsequent years.
Before introducing this technology, Apple will implement Face ID under the screen and leave a hole for the camera. According to Yang, this functionality will be present in all iPhone 17 models in 2025, which will give LG and other manufacturers enough time to advance their developments.
The latest rumors mention that Apple has already received the first prototypes and is not satisfied. An obstacle that needs to be overcome will be the passage of light to ensure that the quality of the sensor does not compromise photos, calls and the Face ID system.
Source: Hiper Textual
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