Supply chains suggest that the iPhone 8 will get a very expanded iSight camera with VCSEL technology, which is based on a laser. Apple will probably use it for various AR and autofocus functions. It seems that the Cupertino giant with the jubilee iPhone actually wants to give the competition a thumbs-up.

The iPhone 8 will get an iSight camera with VCSEL technology (short for vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser). This solution is based on a laser and consists of, apart from it, a lens, a sensor and a special integrated circuit. This way you can calculate the distance from the laser to some point and the return path to the sensor. This will allow you to measure the so-called ToF (Time of Flight). According to Fast Company, one VCSEL module will cost Apple about $ 2. Components will be supplied by Lumentum, Finisar and II-VI, the first of which will have the largest share of deliveries.
It is suggested that the iPhone 8 with VCSEL will offer many AR features, but not only. This solution can also be used for more accurate autofocus. The launch of Apple's new phone is scheduled for September, but rumors suggest that market availability in October is the best scenario we can expect.![iphone_8_edition_2017.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmQA9FpGhaUJdN6iVxS4MF1i2m7KyZiYMgioHxBQdz4yXG/iphone_8_edition_2017.jpg)