What if everything iPhone 13 LiDAR offered? That’s the thesis raised by Daniel Ives, an analyst with Webbush, in a note to investors. A note our colleagues at MacRumors managed to get hold of that should pique the interest of those passionate about augmented reality.
The iPad Pro was, as you know, the brand’s first device to include a LiDAR sensor. Since then, it has been joined by two other devices, the iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
This lidar is clearly not there for decoration. It allows the brand’s latest phones to instantly check its environment. We also presented you in the file 6 applications that exploit this new sensor.
LiDAR on all iPhone 13s?
Applications that will allow you to understand the usefulness of this technology in the context of mobility.
This year again, the iPhone 13 should play that card. But this time, Apple intends to go a step further. According to an analyst working for a high-profile company, the four models expected in September should be equipped with LiDAR.
Either iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
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Apple relies on virtual and augmented reality
Therefore, this year this sensor will not be limited to the brand’s only high-end models, all of its phones should be able to take advantage of its many advantages.
If such a decision may surprise, then in the end it is no less logical. Apple has invested huge sums in the virtual and augmented reality sector, either by developing its own technologies or by purchasing companies that specialize in this field.
These investments, of course, are not made by chance, and therefore are part of a larger vision. an Apple Believe Certainly in the future of virtual reality, augmented reality and even mixed reality; So much so that the company is in the process of developing its first dedicated headphone.
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One way to set up users
A helmet is expected for next year which should be shown around $1,000.
However, Apple also knows that for the technology to work, it must be widely adopted by developers and, above all, users. This requires democratization efforts. However, by including LiDAR on board all iPhone 13s, Apple will be keen to promote these new uses. At the same time, this will allow the company to prepare its users for the future.
