We speculated in June that Apple's announcement of a new augmented reality development kit (ARKit) telegraphed the addition of new AR iPhone components in the very near future. This turns out to be exactly the case. A source with knowledge of the situation tells Fast Company Apple is working hard to add a rear-facing 3D laser system to the back of one of the new iPhones to be announced this fall.
The new sensor system will enable better depth detection for augmented reality apps, and a more accurate type of autofocus for photography, the source tells me..
