Needless to say, how much attention to detail pays Apple. It is learned that the company's engineers are working to hide the front camera iPhone, improving the aesthetic perception of the device. Description of the technology is contained in a new patent application.
Apple does not disclose all the features of the technology, but because of disclosed documents show that the company is going to hide the camera for FaceTime-speaker grille at the top of the phone. Next to it is likely to appear and flash, allowing you to create high quality "selfie" The patent is called "electronic device with a special design of the camera."
We flagship phone iPhone 5s front lens and a light sensor located next to the grid dynamics.LED-flash only one and it is located on the back of the unit, which complicates the task of creating self-portraits in low light conditions. Apple has offered to add a second flash unit and hide all active elements on the front of the iPhone in the opening of the earpiece. In this frontal flash will also be used as an indicator for SMS-messages and notifications.
Apple has said that this development will create a new image of the iPhone and expand the capabilities of mobile devices company, without prejudice to other functions.
On the timing of the practical implementation of the ideas described in the patent are not reported.