New Apple patent hints at a telephoto camera setup for iPhones with periscope lens, may debut next year

Apple has been granted a patent that might change the way it designs the cameras for its iPhones and other devices. It is expected that the company will introduce the technology on next year's iPhone offerings.

Apple seems to be working on increasing the camera capabilities of its next year's iPhone lineup. The company has reportedly filed for a patent that will allow it to equip the iPhone 14 series with up to three times optical zoom or more, as well as high-resolution imaging. The efforts come to light through a recent patent officially granted to Apple by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The patent talks of a periscope lens or a folded lens system that will further enable Apple to create cameras with small form factors.