Apple is reportedly developing a custom image sensor with a dynamic range comparable to the human eye, potentially for future iPhones. A patent filing details a two-layer sensor with a Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor (LOFIC) system allowing individual pixels to store varying light amounts. This could enable capturing images with extreme lighting differences without detail loss. The sensor also features built-in noise reduction. While Apple often patents technology that doesn't reach production, a Weibo leak suggests the sensor is already being tested.
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