According to Bloomberg, Apple is developing a new 3D laser sensor for the iPhone next year. This sensor can provide a deeper level of image recognition for the new generation iPhone, improve the accuracy of image recognition, and also provide better augmented reality functions.

Bloomberg believes that Apple is currently focusing on the design of this new 3D laser sensor, and is also seeking suitable hardware suppliers for it. According to previous reports, the new iPhone in 2019 will still be equipped with a TrueDepth sensor, and Apple also hopes to equip the back of the new iPhone with a 3D sensor, In order to provide 3D perception on both sides of the new iPhone.