19.04.2021 10:54 Uhr, Quelle: Macrumors

Samsung May Drop LiDAR Sensor in Next Flagship Galaxy Phone

Samsung is not planning to include a ToF (time of flight) sensor, or LiDAR, in its upcoming Galaxy S22 flagship smartphone, according to Korea IT News, due to the South Korean tech-giant believing the technology lacks a "clear advantage" for the front-end consumer. Apple first introduced ToF, or LiDAR, with the iPad Pro in 2020, and first on the iPhone with the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. LiDAR, in simple terms, measures the time light takes to reach a destination and back. Using that data, devices can map and create 3D spaces or objects. Samsung included a ToF sensor in its Galaxy Note 20 that was released last year; however, Korea IT News notes that it "did not meet its expectations." Samsung believed that the new sensor and data would "boost effects of its smartphone cameras," but has ultimately decided that LiDAR lacks applications that "can induce" customers. However, the company decided to remove the technology from the Galaxy Note 20 that was released in the fall last year as the technology&

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