A new patent reveals Apple’s possible plans for bigger optical zoom lenses

We’ve already heard rumors that Apple could boost the iPhone’s camera with a periscope-style lens, and now that particular feature has been detailed in a new patent.

Apple has just been granted a patent for a “folded camera” lens (via Patently Apple), which could be used to expand the optical zoom capabilities of future iPhones. It’s likely too late for this innovation to find a home in the iPhone 13, but the iPhone 14 could be in the running.
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