Hidden code found in iOS 17.4 beta reveals major camera redesign for iPad Pro

Hidden code found in iOS 17.4 beta reveals major camera redesign for iPad Pro،

Hidden code found by 9to5Mac In the just-released iOS 17.4 beta, Apple plans to create a future iPad model with a Face ID camera in landscape orientation. This iPad model is likely an upcoming iPad Pro. Currently, every iPad Pro variant with the TrueDepth camera for Face ID has the camera on the side when the tablet is held in landscape mode. This is done so that the camera is at the top of the iPad Pro when held in portrait mode.

One problem is that when using the Magic Keyboard accessory with the iPad Pro, the tablet is placed in landscape mode. And with the TrueDepth camera on the side in this scenario, it's difficult to use for video conferencing.

The code strings found in the iOS 17.4 beta includes a rewritten iOS setup process that includes the following phrases: “Face ID must be in landscape mode to learn to recognize you” and “While setting up Face ID, iPad must be in landscape mode with the camera up. of the screen. Once setup is complete, Face ID works in portrait and landscape mode.” These strings indicate that there will be a change in the positioning of the TrueDepth camera with the next-generation iPad Pro model at the top of the unit when it is kept in landscape orientation.

iPad Pro 2022 in portrait; TrueDepth camera is on the side, not on top of the tablet - Hidden code found in iOS 17.4 beta reveals major camera overhaul for iPad Pro

iPad Pro 2022 in portrait; the TrueDepth camera is on the side, not on the top of the tablet

The only iPad model currently available with a front-facing camera at the top of the device in landscape mode is the 10th generation iPad, which is the most basic iPad model in the current lineup. As a result, the device uses Touch ID instead of Face ID and the tablet does not use the TrueDepth camera. Well-connected Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman says Apple is working on redesigned accessories for the next-generation iPad Pro, which could feature OLED displays and possibly add MagSafe compatibility.