The 2018 iPhones Might Not Get Rear-Facing TrueDepth Cameras
The iPhone X's most important feature for 2017 is its front-facing TrueDepth camera system, which enables a slew of new features like Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) new Face ID facial recognition system, as well as novelties like Animoji. There has been a constant flood of reports detailing potential production challenges associated with these TrueDepth modules.
One critical component of TrueDepth is the vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) sensor, and suppliers have been trying to ramp up VCSEL production in recent months. Beyond component supply, contract manufacturers have been having difficulty assembling the actual modules.
Production appears to be improving, as the quoted shipping estimates on new orders placed through Apple's site aren't all that bad (currently five to six weeks). That's a long wait, but not out of line with prior years that have seen supply constraints. Despite potential improvements in production, Apple still may not opt to add an additional rear-facing TrueDepth camera to next year's iPhones.
Source: Fool.com
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