In fact, very close we have the case of the new iPhone 16, which includes a new button called Camera Controlwith which to make adjustments in the camera app, as if it were the shutter of a digital camera. This reflects the Californian company’s commitment to terminal photography, and continues working to take it to an unparalleled level. What can we expect?
iPhone 16 camera
Computational photography uses advanced algorithms, based on artificial intelligence, to improve the quality of images. Instead of relying solely on sensors and lenses, current iPhones combine multiple captures in a single final photo, improving lighting, dynamic range and detail. This process allows photos taken in low light conditions, for example, to look like they were taken with professional cameras.
In the near future, Apple could refine this process even further. Improvements in image processing chips and software could allow cameras to not only capture better photos in real time, but also integrate more advanced features, such as multi-focus or modifying the background after taking the photo.
Another advance that we could see soon is the integration of computational photography with augmented reality. Apple has already made significant progress in this field with the LiDAR scanner in its most recent devices, allowing for a better understanding of the environment in 3D. This could lead to features that allow images to be captured with even more accurate depth perception.
Imagine being able to modify the angle of a photo after having taken it, thanks to the recreation of a three-dimensional space. These types of innovations could change the way we interact with photography and memories.
One of the fields where computational photography has shined is in night scenes, where Apple has made impressive strides with its night modebut it can still improve. The next iPhones could take this a step further, eliminating the need for tripods or complex setups to capture perfectly sharp images in low-light environments.
Best Portrait Mode and Night Mode
Action photography would also benefit from these improvements. With the ability to capture fast movements without losing details, we could see iPhones capable of rivaling sports cameras or mid-range SLRs.
Apple’s Portrait Mode has improved noticeably since its introduction, but the delineation between subject and background can still be improved. With the advancement of computational photography, we could see more natural portraitswhere the blur is adjusted more precisely and the software better understands the structure of the face, hair and moving elements.
The future of photography on the iPhone will not only be in advances in sensors or in the quality of lenses, but in the software that works behind each capture. With increased processing power and more advanced artificial intelligence, the next generations of iPhone could completely change how we think about photography, blurring the line between professional and amateur photographer.
