Apple's next iPhone might have a 3D depth camera on the back

That cool 3D depth camera in the iPhone 11's notch? This year, a similar one might appear on the iPhone's back. 

Fast Company cites a "source with knowledge" as saying that at least one of this year's iPhones will get this "world-facing" 3D camera. 

This new camera has been in the works for at least two years, Fast Company's source says, although there is no guarantee it'll actually make it into this year's iPhone. If it does, Apple will likely purchase key parts for it from a San Jose company called Lumentum, which supplies the laser for the iPhone's front-facing 3D camera. 

Numerous phones these days have a rear-facing 3D depth camera, including Samsung's recent Galaxy S20 Ultra. But it's worth noting that Apple did more than most with its front-facing TrueDepth camera. Read more...