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Apple iPhone 16 may sport full screen design with under display camera & Face ID

Sean — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:12:32 +0000

While there have been various rumors and reports regarding the upcoming Apple iPhone 14 series, a new report has revealed interesting information regarding the 2024 iPhone, which will likely be the iPhone 16 lineup.

In a tweet, known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed that the Cupertino based giant’s 2024 iPhone might be the first smartphone from the brand to feature a full front screen design. So, most of its necessary sensors like the selfie camera and Face ID tech will be housed underneath the display panel. The tweet reads “I think the real full screen iPhone will come in 2024. High end iPhones in 2024 would adopt an under display front camera alongside the under-display Face ID. A low light condition is detrimental to front camera quality, and ISP & algorithm are critical for quality improvements.”

Notably, the analyst’s comments are in line with his previous estimations. He had initially stated that Apple no longer planned to launch an iPhone with under screen Touch ID. So, the alternative to the biometric security feature is the Face ID, which has already replaced Touch ID on most iPhone models. Interestingly, another analyst Ross Youn also claimed that the under display Face ID will be making its way to the iPhone 16 as well.

On the other hand, the iPhone 14 series that is set to launch later this year is expected to finally remove the large notch on the front. Now, the 2022 iPhone will feature punch hole cutouts for the necessary sensors for Face ID and the front camera. Keep in mind that the iPhone 16 is still more than two years away so take this report with a pinch of salt for now.

Xiaomi to launch new Mix Fold to rival Galaxy Z Fold3, features under display camera: Report

Sean — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:08:01 +0000

Earlier this year, Xiaomi had launched its Mi MIX Fold, which was its first foldable smartphone that had a form factor similar to the Galaxy Fold series. Now, a new report has suggested that the company is working on a new MIX Fold device that will rival the newly launched Galaxy Z Fold3 from Samsung.

Mi MIX Fold

According to tipster Bald Panda (Via AndroidAuthority), the Chinese tech giant is working on a new MIX Fold series device. However, the new foldable smartphone will be a refresh model rather than a MIX Fold 2. Furthermore, the tipster added that the new refresh version will sport a high refresh rate external and internal screens along with a 120W fast charging support for its large 5,000mAh battery pack.

Notably, the new MIX Fold will reportedly also feature an under display camera module on the front. This is quite a major upgrade over the 67W charging on the original MIX Fold, which also only had high refresh rate for its external screen. The addition of the under display camera is also a significant update, although, its implementation won’t exactly be an upgrade in terms of image quality.

Galaxy Z Fold3

Unfortunately, it is currently unclear as to when the company will launch such a device or whether it is actually working on this device or not. However, previous reports had suggested that a new foldable phone from the brand will be launching sometime in the fourth quarter of this year. Note that we had also compared the Mi MIX Fold and Galaxy Z Fold 3, so you can check that out as well.

Apple patents under display camera tech for Touch ID and Face ID

Sean — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 10:24:42 +0000

Apple has been rumored to be planning on launching the iPhone 14 with a full screen front body, with no notches. Now, the company has just been awarded a new patent for under display cameras for Touch ID and Face ID.

The Cupertino based giant had filed the patent with the USPTO, which was regarding camera sensors being embedded under the display. The patent also describes that these sensors will be used for biometric authetication systems, namely Touch ID and Face ID. Apple stated that the current iPhone design has the image sensors be placed next to the display with the notch. But, future generations will arrive with these cameras being housed underneath the display.

The iPhone maker added that this system can be used for both Face ID and Touch ID. Although, employing both security systems together might please more customers. Notably, we had recently also reported on the company reportedly planning on bringing Face ID to its Macs as well within the next couple of years. The earlier iterations of the under screen solution had faced a lot of issues like degraded quality, however, improved versions have made it to the commercial market in certain smartphones.

Keep in mind that this is still just a patent and we have no way of confirming if the brand is actually working on such a system or is simply covering all bases. If it is being developed, we can expect it to make its way to multiple Apple products like MacBooks and iPads, apart from just the iPhones.

Microsoft patents Logo shaped under display camera tech for Surface devices

Sean — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 10:42:48 +0000

A new patent from Microsoft has revealed a new Surface device that will feature four under display camera sensors, with the company’s logo being displayed when these cameras are not in use thanks to their alignment.

According to a LetsGoDigital report, the American tech giant had opened a vacancy for a ‘Principal Android Camera System Architect / Engineer for Surface Development’ back in October 2021. This is indicative of the company’s aim of improving the camera capabilities of its devices. In the same month, the brand had also filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) regarding this ‘Logo Camera’ design for a Surface device. The four cameras in question will be positioned similar to the logo design with each camera having its own color filter.

These four sensors will be placed under the display of the device and are intended for “mobile computing device, such as a Microsoft Surface device.” Furthermore, the cameras can display a color icon when the sensor is not in use to display the company’s logo on the front. So, the device will display the logo by default and switch to the camera when the shutter is activated. This quad camera module is set up in a 2 x 2 array and will enable Microsoft to make the product slimmer since multiple sensors would be comprised of thinner modules.

The camera will be capable of offering high resolution shots and high pixel density by optimizing each sensor for one particular color. In other words, one sensor will be solely for Blue, while another will be used for Green, Red, and Yellow. Unfortunately, the patent doesn’t reveal what kind of device the logo camera will be housed in, but the Surface lineup includes laptops, 2 in 1 PCs, and even Android tablets. For those interested, LetsGoDigital’s in house designed Giuseppe Spinelli has even offered a number of product renders that feature this unique camera system.

ZTE showcases its 2nd Gen Under Display Camera technology at MWC Shanghai 2021

Sean — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:47:54 +0000

Earlier today (23rd February 2021), ZTE showcased its second generation of under display camera technology in the MWC Shanghai 2021 event. This is successor the company’s first under display camera technology and arrive with various improvements.

For those unaware, the Mobile World Congress is a major event where various tech giants arrive to showcase their new and innovative technology. At the moment, various companies have announced their breakthroughs in fields like 5G, artificial intelligence, smart home, smart travel, and other innovations. ZTE also held a conference in the event, and unveiled its second generation of under display camera screen technology. The first device to feature the new type of display was the Axon 20 5G, which launched last year.

Since then, the company has made improvements to the new display technology, with one of the primary upgrades being pixel density on the camera region. While the first iteration arrived with a 200ppi pixel density, the second generation display panel features 400ppi pixel density. In other words, the screen will be able to display sharper and clearer images. Furthermore, the company also aimed at delivering a more consistent display performance on the main screen.

Another notable improvements is on the refresh rate of the panel, as the new screen features a 120Hz refresh rate. This is higher than the 90hz seen on the first generation under display camera technology from ZTE. During the event, the company also demonstrated the world’s first under screen 3D structured light technology. This will enable 3D face recognition and live detection, which is better than the various existing 2D solutions. Meaning, it is currently one of the most strongest and safest biometric technology that can also be used for 3D modeling, augmented reality, and other applications as well.

Samsung teases under display selfie camera tech, but its not for smartphones

Sean — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 08:11:08 +0000

While many companies have showcased their prototypes of smartphones featuring an under display camera on the front, Samsung had also been rumored to be working on the same technology as well. Now, it seems like the company is gearing up to launch a device with the new camera technology as well.

Wow ⊙∀⊙! Samsung Display reveals its under-Display camera technology for the first time, which will be used for OLED notebook screens first pic.twitter.com/Fu4Ublvsru

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) January 14, 2021

Recently, Samsung Display posted a video on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging website, that teased its new OLED panels that feature an under display selfie shooter. This video was shared by known leakster Ice Universe on Twitter. However, the OLED panels that house the new camera technology aren’t for smartphones, rather, it appears to be arriving in the company’s upcoming new notebooks first.

Looking at the video shared online, Samsung is using its under display camera technology on the new OLED panels, which allows the laptops to have minimal bezels on all sides and achieve a screen to body ratio of 93 percent. Notably, the OLED panel is also thin, measuring in at just 1mm and weighing just 130 grams. At the moment, Samsung Display has yet to reveal any finer details regarding the new technology. So, it is also unclear which notebook would feature the South Korean tech giant’s “Blade Bezel” screens.

ZTE Axon 20 5G Under display camera

Although, what we do know is that the new technology will be seen later this year. Furthermore, rumors have pointed at the Galaxy Z Fold 3 being the first smartphone from the company to feature an under display selfie camera, as per an AndroidCentral report. The device is expected to launch in the second half of this year as well, so we can expect to hear more about the device and it possibly featuring the new technology in the arriving months. So stay tuned for more updates.

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ZTE Axon 20 5G could be world’s first under display camera smartphone

Anvinraj Valiyathara — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 04:52:30 +0000

Many smartphone OEMs are working on phones with under display camera technology. It is speculated that flagship phones arriving in 2021 could be sporting the new camera technology to offer users with full experience without any notch or punch-hole cutout. While multiple smartphone manufacturers are working on the technology, ZTE has jumped the gun to confirm that it will be soon launching the world’s first under display camera smartphone. It appears that the ZTE Axon 20 5G could be the first phone to sport the technology.

Ni Fei who was appointed as ZTE’s President of Mobile Devices in June took to Weibo today to confirm that ZTE will launch the world’s first smartphone with under display camera technology. Fei did not reveal the name or launch date of the smartphone. However, a well-known Chinese tipster has revealed that the advanced selfie camera technology will be first seen on the ZTE A20 5G.

The tipster shared a screenshot to reveal that the ZTE A2021 phone that has bagged certification from the State Radio Regulation of China (SRRC) will be debuting as the ZTE A20 5G. it appears that the handset could actually arrive as an Axon series phone.

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The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G flagship that went official earlier this year has an A2020 model number. Hence, the SRRC certified A2021 could be the Axon 20 5G phone. At present, there is no word on the specs of the device.

As far as the under display camera technology is concerned with Axon 20 5G is concerned, ZTE is likely to make use of China-based Visionox’s solution. Last month, Visionex confirmed that it has started the mass production of its under display camera solution and phones featuring will be debuting soon.

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