iPhone 5 to sport 3D camera?

Metro writes.

The Californian company recently filed a patent for a 3D imaging camera, leading to suggestions the new model of the popular smartphone, rumoured to be called the iPhone 5, will feature the cutting-edge technology.

Digital Spy reports that the camera uses depth-detection sensors such as LIDAR, RADAR and Laser to create stereo disparity maps in 3D images.

They will also use advanced chrominance and luminance Sensors for superior accuracy in the colours, as well as bring facial gesture recognition to Apple devices.

According to Mashable, the site Patently Apple spotted Apple's patent filing for a 3D imaging camera that will apply to both still photography and video.

When and how the technology is implemented is open to speculation, but in an article Friday, Patently Apple says it is likely to become part of a future Apple device, such as a new version of the iPhone or iPad.