According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 13 range will have at least three significant new camera and video-recording technologies.
According to Gurman’s sources, the new Apple phones will contain a video version of the phone’s Portrait mode, support for video recording in the higher-quality ProRes format, and a new filter system that will purportedly improve the colour depth and overall aesthetic of photographs.
A new camera is always one of the most compelling reasons to upgrade to the latest and greatest iPhone version, which is slated to go on sale on September 14th.
Typically, Tim Cook’s juggernaut releases its new iPhones in September at a big-reveal event, but last year’s iPhone 12 debut was pushed out to October owing to production delays caused by Covid-19. With Apple’s headquarters reopening delayed by a few weeks, it is extremely probable that the firm will introduce the iPhone 13 via an online-only event.
Apart from the camera changes, Gurman concedes that the next iPhones will receive very minor updates. Apple introduced 5G wireless networking, improved the camera hardware, and entirely redesigned the iPhone 12 last year.
For 2021, the renowned technology expert predicts that the Cupertino company will maintain the same 5.4-in and 6.1-in standard screen sizes and 6.1-in and 6.7-in Pro screen sizes, as well as the same design.
What’s interesting is Gurman’s assurance that the new phones would include Apple’s speedier A15 chip and a smaller notch (a.k.a. the display cutout), as well as new screen technology that he claims will enable a quicker refresh rate for smoother scrolling.
Portrait mode was introduced by Apple with the iPhone 7 Plus in 2016, and it instantly became a success. The function may be used to isolate a subject while blurring the backdrop, a technique known as bokeh. Apple is reportedly using this similar method to video on its upcoming iPhones. Gurman notes that the function is internally referred to as ‘Cinematic Video’. As with pictures, the effect is created via the iPhone’s depth sensor, which allows users to adjust the level of blur after recording.
Meanwhile, the new ProRes video recording function on the iPhone should enable users to shoot footage in a higher-quality format that provides editors with greater control during post-production. It is a format used by professional video editors and is typically not available to the general public, in part due to the enormous file sizes. According to Gurman, ProRes will be used on the upcoming iPhones to record in HD and 4K formats.