Previewed at WWDC, launching in the fall.
Dual Camera Said to Be Exclusive to 5.5-Inch iPhone 7
Dual cameras will be exclusive to Apple's next-generation 5.5-inch iPhone, according to a new research note issued by respected KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.New iPhone shipments to be capped by similar form factor as iPhone 6s & 6s Plus; top hardware upgrade is dual-camera (5.5-inch model only), though many competing models with dual-camera will launch soon, joining others already on the market; first impressions could underwhelm.Rumors surrounding dual-camera iPhones have gained momentum since January, when Kuo said that Apple has both single- and dual-camera iPhone 7 Plus models in development. Recent reports have been unclear, however, about whether the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 will also have dual cameras.
Leaks surrounding the rumored dual cameras have been limited to a blurry photo of the purported iPhone 7 Plus (or iPhone Pro?) and a possible dual-lens module appropriate for the 5.5-inch smartphone. Apple reportedly received dual-lens camera samples from suppliers for testing purposes in February.
The rumored camera improvements have been linked to Apple's acquisition of LinX Technology, which could lead to "DSLR-quality" photos on iPhones. LinX's multi-aperture cameras are also smaller sized than single-aperture cameras, meaning the iPhone 7 Plus could have a slightly less protruding camera lens.
LinX camera modules have a number of other benefits, including 3D depth mapping, better color accuracy and uniformity, ultra HDR, low noise levels, higher resolution, low costs, zero shutter lag, and a compact design that allows for edge-to-edge displays. A recent video demo provides a good overview of dual-camera technology.
Apple recently patented a dual-camera system consisting of one standard wide-angle lens, similar to what is found in the latest iPhones, and a second telephoto lens capable of capturing zoomed-in video and photos. In a recent video, we visualized what the interface could look like on future iOS devices.
(Top Image: Cameraplex)
Related Roundup: iPhone 7
Buyer's Guide: iPhone 8 (Don't Buy)
[ 238 comments ]
Top Rated Comments
(View all)
31 months ago
what a mistake. the fragmentation is nasty. that 5.5 is WAY to large for active people.
My 4.7 even feels slightly large but i've come to enjoy it. Works for business and is comfortable enough during gym sessions and jogs. But fragmenting it with something so important as the camera is such a mistake.
Apples move and im sure i won't hurt them as a departing customer, but if the S8E builds off of the S7, that'll be my next phone.
My 4.7 even feels slightly large but i've come to enjoy it. Works for business and is comfortable enough during gym sessions and jogs. But fragmenting it with something so important as the camera is such a mistake.
Apples move and im sure i won't hurt them as a departing customer, but if the S8E builds off of the S7, that'll be my next phone.
31 months ago
Ideally, the only difference between the 7 and 7 Plus should be the screen size.
31 months ago
It's one thing to have two models of the same size. But if people have to buy a specific size to get a specific feature, I think that's a bad idea...
They have that right now with the image stabilization and I wish it wasn't so.
Leave dual cameras OFF the 16GB models and add it to the $100 more models with more storage (could probably do the same with the 4k. They could call it the iPhone Pro...
Gary
They have that right now with the image stabilization and I wish it wasn't so.
Leave dual cameras OFF the 16GB models and add it to the $100 more models with more storage (could probably do the same with the 4k. They could call it the iPhone Pro...
Gary
31 months ago
While y'all complain about the 5.5-inch iPhone having dual cameras, I am more concerned about Apple not shrinking the ridiculous bezel!
31 months ago
Could be due to limitations, maybe the dual camera simply doesn't fit in the 4.7 inch iPhone.
Or it could be that Apple is trying to keep the "plus" meaningful, I don't know!
I'm personally going to skip the iPhone 7 no matter what it has, I will wait for 2017.
Make it fit. Just don't make the phone so thin to sacrifice features.
Gary
31 months ago
Bigger phone has more hardware. No duh. Big deal.
This is like people expecting a huge V8 engine in a subcompact car.
You can't expect a sub compact car to have an engine as large as a full sized car.
Same with phones. A large phone just has way more room to put more hardware.
iPhone 7 Pro - 5.5 inch screen, 32GB, dual camera's $750
iPhone 7 - 4.7 inch, 16 GB, single camera $650
I see no problem with this lineup
This is like people expecting a huge V8 engine in a subcompact car.
You can't expect a sub compact car to have an engine as large as a full sized car.
Same with phones. A large phone just has way more room to put more hardware.
iPhone 7 Pro - 5.5 inch screen, 32GB, dual camera's $750
iPhone 7 - 4.7 inch, 16 GB, single camera $650
I see no problem with this lineup
31 months ago
The camera was already better in the plus (OIS), so this comes as no surprise.
But lets hope it is standard after all, and we also don't get an iPhone 7 Pro Plus model, to convolute Apples model listings even more... :S
But lets hope it is standard after all, and we also don't get an iPhone 7 Pro Plus model, to convolute Apples model listings even more... :S
31 months ago
Ugh. This is total bs, if true. I seriously hope Apple doesn't do this and treats the next phone equal to its larger version. I'm already tempted to go to the iPhone SE because I prefer its size, so there's no way I'm jumping to the Plus version so I would hate to see this feature be exclusive to it.
[ Read All Comments ]
Verizon today announced that it will offer the Apple TV 4K as part of its 5G residential broadband package that's set to launch in four markets this year, including Indianapolis, Houston, Los...
One of Apple's upcoming television shows is an unnamed sci-fi series from Battlestar Galactica developer Ronald D. Moore, which is currently in the casting stages.
According to Variety,...
Popular iPhone trivia game HQ Trivia has expanded to the Apple TV as of today, the company announced on Twitter.
The new Apple TV version of the app allows Apple TV owners to play the...
Live TV streaming service DirecTV Now this week began expanding support for local stations on its platform, with numerous posts on r/DirecTVNow reporting that local network affiliates for ABC, NBC,...
Most readers will have at some point received a two-factor authentication code delivered to them by SMS text message. Many apps and websites send the one-time codes to confirm that the person...
Apple today held an event at its Apple Park campus where Apple CEO Tim Cook and Lisa Jackson, Apple Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, interviewed and honored Nobel Peace...
Apple's latest retail location is set to open in Kyoto, Japan at 10:00 a.m. local time on August 25, the company announced today on its Apple Japan YouTube site and on a new page for the upcoming...
MacRumors and Twelve South are partnering up for another discount event, this time centering on a collection of nine products that should help students, parents, and teachers gear up for the new...
