iPhone 12 could let you take socially distant group selfies

iPhone 12 could permit yous accept socially distant group selfies

iPhone 12 could let you take socially distant selfies

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The COVID-19 outbreak has disrupted just about every single facet of daily life, including work, travel, and, of course, the ability to take selfies. Fortunately, futurity iPhones could allow you snap a great group selfie even while keeping a social distance from your friends, according to a new patent that was granted to Apple tree.

Co-ordinate to The Verge (via Patently Apple), Apple tree has patented a technology that could create a synthetic group selfie by collating together images from multiple devices. Based on Apple's patent images, information technology looks similar you'll exist able to send users invites to be in your group selfies. One time they send a picture, your friends will be automatically inserted into your photo to look as if they were right in that location next to you.

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Y'all'll exist able to edit and retake your synthetic group selfies until they await just correct, and the images outline the ability to quickly share your faux group photos to social media.

Apple originally filed for this technology back in late 2018, well before the entire world entered various states of lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. But much like how services like WhatsApp and Google Duo have expanded their video call capabilities, an iOS group selfie characteristic could get a long way in helping people feel just a bit more connected during this unprecedented fourth dimension.

The patent doesn't specify which Apple devices could get synthetic group selfies, just it seems like the perfect feature to launch in 2020 for new devices such as the iPhone 12 as well as the existing iPhone SE and iPhone 11 series. It's besides possible that nosotros'll see this technology debut at WWDC on June 22, when Apple tree is set to have the wraps off of the biggest features coming to iOS 14 this fall.

iOS 14 is expected to bring a host of new features to iPhone, including a new listing view for the home screen, a new multitasking view and new fitness and augmented reality apps. But socially distant-friendly selfies would be a very timely addition. At present all we need is a Face up ID that better recognizes us wearing masks.

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