iPhone 8 To Feature Depth Sensing Camera

The next iPhone looks set to use a 3D model of your face to unlock – but can Apple make enough units?

- Graham Barlow & David Nield

Ahead of the predicted September announcement, supply-chain reports indicate that production of the components for a 3D-sensing, front-facing camera system in the new iPhone 8 is ramping up.

3D sensors could be used in enhanced security and augmented reality apps in Apple’s next iPhone. The technology, which includes an infrared transmitting and receiving module, means the iPhone 8’s front-facing camera will be able to find the location and depth of objects placed in front of it.