iPhone 11 ‘leak’ seemingly confirms Apple’s massive camera change
The next iPhone is likely to contain a three-camera system that will make for a rather unsightly bump on the back of the device.
That’s the message coming from gadget fans as new renders have started circulating around the internet.
The renders are of cases developed by third-party manufacturers and have been posted on the SonnyDickson.com website. They show large, square cutouts for the ‘iPhone XI’ and ‘iPhone XI Max’ models.
The website cites ‘trusted sources in China’ for the ‘leaked’ renders. As well as the camera cutout, the renders also show the rumoured dimensions of the case, which as slightly larger than the current iPhone XS Max phone.
By adding an extra lens, Apple could include additional features like optical zoom or better 3D sensing for things like augmented reality or artsy blurred portrait photos. But it’ll also mean a larger, possibly squared-off camera bump that you’ll notice every time you try and lay the iPhone flat.
Apple’s iPhone release schedule is pretty locked down these days. Although the company is undoubtedly working on the new phone, the rest of the world won’t get to see it until September. There may well be more leaks and rumours to go on as September approaches, but we’ve got to take each and every one of them with a pinch of salt.
In the meantime, if you’re interested in what a triple-lens camera bump looks like in the flesh, you need look no further than Huawei’s excellent Mate 20 Pro handset.