A LiDAR Sensor iPhone can measure the distance between the phone and nearby surfaces using invisible light. It helps the camera understand the shape,...

A LiDAR Sensor iPhone can measure the distance between the phone and nearby surfaces using invisible light. It helps the camera understand the shape, size, and position of objects in three-dimensional space. This makes augmented reality, room scanning, low-light photography, and digital measuring faster and more reliable. The small dark circle near the rear cameras may not attract much attention, but it gives supported iPhones a better understanding of their surroundings. Instead of viewing a room only as a flat image, the phone can identify walls, floors, furniture, people, and open spaces. Apple introduced the scanner on the iPhone 12 Pro series and has continued including it on supported Pro models. However, an iPhone is not a...

A LiDAR Sensor iPhone can measure the distance between the phone and nearby surfaces using invisible light. It helps the camera understand the shape, size, and position of objects in three-dimensional space. This makes augmented reality, room scanning, low-light photography, and digital measuring faster and more reliable. The small dark circle near the rear cameras may not attract much attention, but it gives supported iPhones a better understanding of their surroundings. Instead of viewing a room only as a flat image, the phone can identify walls, floors, furniture, people, and open spaces. Apple introduced the scanner on the iPhone 12 Pro series and has continued including it on supported Pro models. However, an iPhone is not a...