Apple has patented a system of interchangeable lens cameras for iPhone

Apple introduced in the United States Patent and Trademark Office U.S. (USPTO) patent application for "back panel for a mobile electronic device with various optics of the camera" (Back Panel for a Portable Electronic Device with Different Camera Lens Options).

 

The idea is to let the iPhone plug-hull panels with different lenses. For example, the back cover of your device can be integrated optics for shooting from the effect of "fish eyes" or macro photography in low light conditions.

In addition, on the idea of ​​Apple, the panel can be integrated into the auxiliary battery and extra electronics, providing, for example, the functioning of the system of image stabilization.

As planned by Apple, cover the smartphone can be equipped with two optical elements - in the corners diagonally. In this case, to change one of them to another will be sufficient to expand the panel to 180 degrees. It is assumed that the technology will be used in next generation mobile gadgets running iOS.