iPhone 8 May Pack “Revolutionary” Camera That Snaps 3D Selfies

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Hmm, perhaps Apple should trademark that word already. On top of all the other stuff that is going to make the iPhone 8 the bee’s knees, such as an OLED screen and a “function area” instead of the typical home button, there may even be a super-duper camera that can give some real dimension to your selfies and other photography. I can already think of some great uses for it…

The camera will function by merging the depth information captured by the IR transmitting and receiving modules with the traditional 2D images captured by the front camera. This not only could be used for the iPhone 8's long-rumored iris recognition feature, but even in some gaming applications -- and future AR/VR experiences -- where users could place their own 3D-scanned face in the game using a quick selfie. Today's news of an overhaul to the front-facing camera of the iPhone 8 follows speculation surrounding the potential of Apple dropping Touch ID and instead focusing on either 3D facial recognition or iris scanning as the device's main security feature. JPMorgan analyst Rod Hall has stated that facial recognition could be a more secure alternative, and help increase Apple Pay adoption with retailers and financial institutions.
 
Twisted Kidney said:
Exactly what I was thinking.
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The thing that irks me is statements like that make me sound like a luddite. Except I love technology and gadgets. I just hate stupid useless features that suck battery life and feel like something you would normally be pitched on a late night TV Ad. I literally cannot help hearing Billy Mays voice when they announce stupid shit features like that.
 
Please replace the term revolutionary with Apples patented magical description.
 
The ignorant masses will scramble to buy it. Apple will again post 'amazing' profits.
 
Amateur 3d porn. Definitely an innovation I can get behind.

Also, 3d printing will benefit from this. :)

SonicTron said:
Can't wait to scan in those 3D pictures of my junk so I can 3D print my dick on unsecured internet-connected 3D printers!
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Rofl, sending people 3d scans of your dick they can print out at home.

"honest baby, the software didn't scale it properly."
 
So they ripped off or licensed the Intel RealSense3d tech? I think that uses a camera + IR sensors to make a 3D based depth image. Intel put it into a demo phone years ago.
 
I'm less interested in the actual device they plan to release and more interested in what bullshit feel good adjective they will choose to describe the device.
 
Sorry, all the 3d camera technology in the world will not make people who always take selfies of themselves look like they have any depth to them.
 
Of course the iPhone 8 will be the greatest phone ever made and will be that way for 20 years.

Because after years of putting it off and living grugingly with Android, I finally bought an iPhone 7 Plus.

Ya know it'll happen.
 
TechLarry said:
Of course the iPhone 8 will be the greatest phone ever made and will be that way for 20 years.

Because after years of putting it off and living grugingly with Android, I finally bought an iPhone 7 Plus.

Ya know it'll happen.
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iPhones are way overpriced but unfortunately also the best overall package you can find at the moment.
 
Dekoth-E- said:
The thing that irks me is statements like that make me sound like a luddite. Except I love technology and gadgets. I just hate stupid useless features that suck battery life and feel like something you would normally be pitched on a late night TV Ad. I literally cannot help hearing Billy Mays voice when they announce stupid shit features like that.
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I keep hearing Vince the Shamwow guy
 
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