Apple is researching ways to embed multiple cameras in the body of a “flexible” device like a folding iPhone or iPad, and allow the device to be bent to take a picture or change a setting of the embedded cameras.
Apple’s original patent shows a potential Apple Watch strap with embedded cameras
Apple’s original patent shows a potential Apple Watch strap with embedded cameras
This illustration, from one of Apple’s earlier patent applications, shows what appears to be an Apple Watch or similar device with cameras embedded in the strap.
We covered the original patent in 2021, which appeared to be Apple Watch-centric. The accompanying art in the patent showed the potential use in what appears to be a wearable device with cameras in the straps and some language that specifically says the device could use “a force sensor” to trigger the camera.
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Future iPhones could take a picture when bent