From what we know so far, the iPhone 16 will have only a few significant improvements over the iPhone 15 (one of which is a dedicated shutter button). The latest development is a lens coating that can solve two important problems of the iPhone. Camera system. If successful, it will be a significant improvement in the camera department over the previous model.

New coating on lenses of iPhone 16 Pro models can eliminate glare and halos

According to a tip from Yeux1122 on the Naver platform, the technology Apple is working on is known as ALD, which stands for Atomic Layer Deposition. This is a method of applying an extremely thin (only a few nanometers) layer of an element to a surface. It also covers the entire surface evenly. Due to these features, this technology is well suited for its intended purpose. So what exactly is the problem Apple is trying to solve with this layer? Mainly reflections and halos in images.

If you’re not familiar with the term, lens flare is basically a phenomenon where light is reflected (unintentionally) from the lens surface in front of the sensor. Some of this reflected light eventually hits the sensor. The problem becomes noticeable when you take a shot of a bright object against a dark background. Halo appearance is another problem that occurs due to the reflection of light from the lens surface.

The coating Apple is working on reduces the reflectivity of the glass surface, reducing blur in the final images. It is noteworthy that the tipster claims that this new coverage will be limited to iPhone 16 Pro models. Last year, the company reserved the titanium frame exclusively for the iPhone Pro. Dynamic Island also remained exclusive to iPhone 14 Pro models.