Apple will continue to rely on LG Innotek and Jahwa Electronics to manufacture camera modules for its future devices. This time we are talking about the adjustable zoom modules, the technology of which will allow for a telescoping perspective within a smaller “bump” in the camera module.
As 9to5mac has already reported, Jahwa has invested 191 billion (US) in new facilities for a possible collaboration agreement with Apple. Those in Cupertino were even able to visit the facilities that Jahwa had in South Korea at the start of 2021.
According to rumours, Jahwa Electronics will supply Apple with optical image stabilizers (OIS) designed for telephoto lenses on future iPhone models.
Sources familiar with the matter report that Jahwa Electronics’ OIS patents are very good at creating adaptive zoom modules (which would be able to reduce their size depending on their use). This technology leads to periscopic camera systems using prisms to accommodate light input to sensors, being able to mix light so modules can be reduced in size, and doing two things: reduce the physical size of the device that incorporates it and increase the zoom range of the device’s camera.
TheElec reports that Jahwa is working on modules where a ball acts as an actuator and moves the lens, replacing the spring-loaded system Apple currently uses in its cameras. This method would be much more accurate and help larger sensors used in higher resolution cameras.
Apple has been meeting South Korean companies since 2019 to work on its camera modules. Also, it seems that one of Apple’s next advancements in cameras are to focus on zoom and allow for greater telescopic image stability choose and work on this type of modules. However, It seems unlikely that we will see these advancements before 2023 (at least) with the arrival of the iPhone 15. (or whatever name those in Cupertino will decide on for their flagship in just over 12 months).
