Apple could be working on a supercharged camera for the iPhone with a powerful new upgrade and the ability to capture sharper photos with faster focus, so you do not miss a moment. You might have come across a situation where you had to point and shoot quickly, but the end result is a blurry picture that cannot be used later on. With the new dual autofocus technology, iPhone users will be able to capture a perfectly focused shot every single time, even in a vehicle and through the glass window. Apple has recently been granted a patent for the technology that will expand the iPhone’s camera capabilities to the next level.

Apple’s newly granted patent reveals a dual autofocus sensor system that could allow future iPhones to capture sharper, faster, and more reliable photos.

Apple patent, US 12335613, shows a mechanism through which future iPhone models will be able to utilize a twin autofocus system that will eradicate blurry photos and videos (via MacObserver). The patent suggests that devices will be able to fire two invisible laser beams at slightly different angles, allowing the cameras to capture sharper images. In comparison, the current models of iPhones rely on a single infrared projector for focus, and while the results are competitive, the images sometimes turn out to be quite blurry.

According to the patent, when you launch the Camera app, both autofocus lasers will emit a pulse of light, and the sensors will measure the distance between different objects. Once the lasers tally the distance between the sensor and the subject, the camera will automatically lock the focus instantly. However, if the readings are not the same, the camera will revert to the traditional single autofocus mode. All of this would happen in a fraction of a second, which means that you will get the perfect shot without any delay.

A dual autofocus camera on the iPhone will help avoid common focus errors, including glare from water, glass, or metal, which distorts the photo, and an extra laser beam would gather depth data more accurately. The system will basically allow iPhone users to take better photos in tricky scenes, such as inside a moving vehicle. Moreover, you would not have to constantly click on the subject just to focus.

Apple has not confirmed if the new dual autofocus sensor will be arriving with the iPhone 17, but the idea described in the patent is compact and ideal for smartphones. The new technology could mark a huge leap in iPhone photography, as the industry could potentially follow the same path. We will keep you guys updated on the latest, so be sure to stick around.