Apple has presented an innovation that has gone unnoticed among the most striking improvements of The iPhone 17: A completely redesigned front camera with a square sensor.
Why is it important. For the first time in the history of the iPhone, Apple has abandoned the traditional format 4: 3 of the front camera. The new square sensor allows selfies Grupales horizontally without turning the phone.
What has happened. Apple has equipped this system in all models of the new generation: iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. The resolution has increased from 12 to 18 megapixels.
- The square sensor works as a broader canvas than different formats are cut according to the need.
- The AI automatically detects how many people appear in the frame and adjusts the field of vision accordingly.
However, the final result is 7 megapixel photos, according to The images shown by Apple during the Keynote.
In detail. The new camera allows three different formats:
- 4: 3 portrait for selfies individual.
- Horizontal 16: 9 for groups.
- Square format for social networks.
During video calls, Center Stage, an old acquaintanceautomatically keeps the user centered on the frame, even if it moves. The function also allows you to record simultaneously with the front and rear cameras.
Yes, but. No Android manufacturer has implemented exactly this solution. Samsung, Xiaomi, Vivo or Google have opted for ultra -angular front sensors to achieve similar effects, but maintain the traditional rectangular format.
The advantage of Apple’s approach is simplicity: it prevents users from physically turning the device to change the orientation, something especially useful when the phone is held with one hand.
The context. This improvement comes after years of relative stagnation in Apple’s front cameras. The last important update had been the jump to 12 megapixels in the iPhone 12 of 2020.
The commitment to the square sensor reflects the Apple approach to simplify usual gestures through software. Instead of forcing the user to adapt their behavior to the device, the iPhone adapts to the needs of the moment.
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