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What'sOverThere : new iPad app using LiDAR scanner

Forum Topic by TachibanaKaoru on Monday, June 8, 2020
… you what is there and the distance to the object. It uses LiDAR scanner, so the distance is very accurate. … a new iPad Pro 11 inch now. (I hope that next iPhone has a LiDAR scanner!) It can only tell the object in 2~3 meters away If you have a new iPad Pro 11 inch with LiDAR scanner, please try it. (I tried to make a …

Could LIDAR on the new iPhone 12 Pro camera be a game changer for blind users?

Forum Topic by Stoo on Tuesday, October 13, 2020
… 12 range, the iPhone 12 Pro models are set to include LIDAR. This is a function that detects light reflected off … Imagine a submarines sonar system, my impression is that LIDAR is much the same, just with light, instead of sound … working on the 2020 iPad Pro when it came out. Including LIDAR in iPhone saves from having to use external hardware. …

Apple Adding Customizable People Detection Capability to LiDAR-Equipped iPhones and iPad Pro with Upcoming Releases of iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2

Blog Post by AppleVis on Friday, October 30, 2020
… a new People Detection feature to its Magnifier app on liDAR-equipped devices that will enable blind and low vision … Apple is delivering the first example of how the LiDAR Scanner's ability to quickly and accurately scan and … Detection is a taste of the potential value that the LiDAR Scanner and the other features of iOS and iPadOS can …

Answer to questions in comments of Stoo's article on new iPhone LIDAR and SEAR-RL

Forum Topic by Staque on Wednesday, October 14, 2020
… ](https://www.applevis.com/forum/hardware-accessories/could-lidar-new-iphone-12-pro-camera-be-game-changer-blind-users) …

Apple Announces New iPad Pro With A12Z Bionic Chip, Trackpad Support, Dual Camera, Augmented Reality Scanner, and Magic Keyboard Accessory

Blog Post by AppleVis on Wednesday, March 18, 2020
… by the A12Z Bionic chip and featuring a new dual-camera, a LiDAR scanner for Augmented Reality, and trackpad support. … .apple.com/newsroom/2020/03/apple-unveils-new-ipad-pro-with-lidar-scanner-and-trackpad-support-in-ipados/), , the new … back camera of the previous generation iPad Pro. The LiDAR Scanner on the new iPad Pro is used for depth sensing …

The iPhone 12 Pro: Why It Felt the Right Choice for Me, and Early Impressions

Blog Post by David Goodwin on Monday, October 26, 2020
… offer Face ID, one Touch ID. Two iPhone models sport a LiDAR Scanner for the first time. Battery life may be good … will be quick to exploit the potential added value that a LiDAR Scanner can offer to the blind, then my choice has to … that it may be some time before the full potential of the LiDAR Scanner is exploited and that the additional screen …

Summary of Apple's "Hi, Speed" Event

Blog Post by mehgcap on Tuesday, October 13, 2020
… If you go with iPhone 12, you lose the third lens and LiDAR sensor that the Pro has. You also can't record Dolby … headline features of the camera setup on the Pro. First, LiDAR is finally included. LiDAR allows for more accurate distance measurements, meaning …

Apple Releases iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2; Bringing Many Bug Fixes for VoiceOver and Braille Users

Blog Post by AppleVis on Thursday, November 5, 2020
… Detection feature to the Magnifier app on devices with the LiDAR … /blog/apple-adding-customizable-people-detection-capability-lidar-equipped-iphones-and-ipad-pro) ### Bug Fixes Our … detect people nearby, and report their distance using the LiDAR sensor included in iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max …

iPhone 12 Pro! What's not to love?

Forum Topic by Special K on Friday, October 23, 2020
… but I certainly look forward to companies' creative use of LIDAR as time moves forward. Do you need this phone? No, but …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for October 2020

Blog Post by AppleVis on Sunday, November 1, 2020
… Apple Adding Customizable People Detection Capability to LiDAR-Equipped iPhones and iPad Pro with Upcoming Releases of … a new People Detection feature to its Magnifier app on liDAR-equipped devices that will enable blind and low vision … Apple is delivering the first example of how the LiDAR Scanner's ability to quickly and accurately scan and …

AppleVis Unleashed December 2020: It's a Sleeping Lion

Podcast by AppleVis on Thursday, December 31, 2020
… * [Microsoft's Seeing AI app now supports LiDAR scanners from iPhone … https://www.imore.com/microsofts-seeing-ai-app-now-supports-lidar-scanners-iphone-12) * …

The iPhone 12 mini: My thoughts and experiences so far

Blog Post by Dave Nason on Sunday, November 22, 2020
… The only thing missing versus the Pro models really is the LIDAR scanner and the people detection feature it enables. …

AppleVis Unleashed March 2020: Coffee Anyone?

Podcast by AppleVis on Monday, March 30, 2020
… With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide …

All About Apple's "Time Flies" Event

Blog Post by mehgcap on Tuesday, September 15, 2020
… Pro still holds the top spot in the iPad world, with its lidar sensor, quad speakers, superior display, and other …

[Update: Now Available] Apple to Release iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 on March 24; With Several New Features, but Mixed News for Blind and Low Vision Users

Blog Post by AppleVis on Friday, March 20, 2020
… .apple.com/newsroom/2020/03/apple-unveils-new-ipad-pro-with-lidar-scanner-and-trackpad-support-in-ipados/) In addition to …

AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for March 2020

Blog Post by AppleVis on Wednesday, April 1, 2020
… .apple.com/newsroom/2020/03/apple-unveils-new-ipad-pro-with-lidar-scanner-and-trackpad-support-in-ipados/) In addition to … With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide …

What do you expect from Apple's AR glasses?

Forum Topic by macIbra on Tuesday, November 10, 2020
… get the benefit of camera detection like in Seeing AI. A LIDAR sensor could definitely warn me from obstacles that are …

A petition asking Apple to consider discounts for people with disabilities.

Forum Topic by Ipadman on Tuesday, October 13, 2020
… topics / Apps like "Seeing AI", BlindSquare, the recent "Lidar" discussion, etc. These provide real added value to …

Apple Launches New $399 iPhone SE With 4.7-Inch LCD Display, A13 Chip, and Touch ID

Blog Post by AppleVis on Wednesday, April 15, 2020
… on the back of the new iPad Pro and upcoming iPhones is a lidar sensor. Currently, Apple is only touting it as a …

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