iPhone XR, iPhone XS to Get Multi-Cam Simultaneous Recording Similar to iPhone 11 Pro With iOS 13: Report

Apple at WWDC 2019 announced an API to bring multi-cam simultaneous recording on iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and the latest iPad Pro.

Advertisement
By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 17 September 2019 16:23 IST
Highlights
  • Apple has an API to enable multi-cam simultaneous recording
  • The API works with iOS 13
  • It enables developers to capture multi-cam feeds
iPhone XR, iPhone XS to Get Multi-Cam Simultaneous Recording Similar to iPhone 11 Pro With iOS 13: Report

Apple has an API to enable multi-cam simultaneous recording

Photo Credit: YouTube/ Apple

Multi-cam simultaneous recording support that Apple previewed on the iPhone 11 Pro earlier this month won't just be limited to the newest iPhone model, a report claims, but is also supported by the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and the latest iPad Pro on iOS 13. The Cupertino giant at its iPhone-centric event demoed the multiple camera simultaneously recording through a new version of cinematic camera app Filmic Pro. The showcase was primarily to highlight the advanced camera capabilities of the latest iPhone model. However, it has been found that it's not something that would be exclusive to the iPhone 11 Pro but will also be available on last year's iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPad Pro through iOS 13.

Apple at a session held at WWDC 2019 earlier this year announced a new API that is designed to bring multi-camera capture to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and the latest iPad Pro. The development, called AVMultiCamPiP, allows app developers to "simultaneously record the output from the front and back cameras into a single movie file using a multi-camera capture session", as described in a documentation available on the Apple Developer portal.

This essentially enables older iPhone models to capture similar simultaneous multi-cam recordings as showcased on the iPhone 11 Pro at its formal launch earlier this month.

iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max First Impressions

The API was launched back in June, but developers are yet to bring apps with multi-cam support. It appears that Filmic Pro would be amongst the first apps to bring the new offering -- as demonstrated during the iPhone 11 Pro launch.

Advertisement

As mentioned by 9to5Mac, there are some imposed limitations on the older models, such as only certain combinations of camera sensors can be used for simultaneous recording. Developers would also be restricted to use inferior-quality camera feeds on last year's iPhone models -- giving a major reason to professionals to switch to the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

That being said, it is clear that if you have an iPhone XR or iPhone XS, you would be able to experience similar multi-camera simultaneous recording that would be available to the iPhone 11 Pro users.

Advertisement

The advanced feature will notably not be a part of the default Camera app. However, with the arrival of iOS 13, which is set for September 19, the existing hardware will be able to capture multi-camera simultaneous feeds.


Can Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Note 10 Lite dethrone OnePlus 7T? We discussed this on Orbital, our weekly technology podcast, which you can subscribe to via Apple Podcasts or RSS, download the episode, or just hit the play button below.

REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Best-in-class performance
  • Excellent cameras
  • Superb display
  • Dual SIM support is finally an option
  • Regular, timely software updates
  • Bad
  • Expensive
  • Dual SIM support is limited
  • First-party apps not great in India
  • Fast charger not bundled
 
KEY SPECS
Display 5.80-inch
Processor Apple A12 Bionic
Front Camera 7-megapixel
Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel
Storage 64GB
OS iOS 12
Resolution 1125x2436 pixels
NEWS
VARIANTS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Best-in-class performance
  • Excellent cameras
  • Superb display
  • Dual SIM is finally an option
  • Great battery life
  • Regular, timely software updates
  • Bad
  • Expensive
  • Some might find it bulky
  • Dual SIM support is limited
  • First-party apps not great in India
  • Fast charger not bundled
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.50-inch
Processor Apple A12 Bionic
Front Camera 7-megapixel
Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel
Storage 64GB
OS iOS 12
Resolution 1242x2688 pixels
NEWS
VARIANTS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Best-in-class performance
  • Excellent cameras
  • Dual SIM is finally an option
  • Great battery life
  • Regular, timely software updates
  • Bad
  • Low-resolution display
  • Dual SIM support is limited
  • First-party apps not great in India
  • Fast charger not bundled
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.10-inch
Processor Apple A12 Bionic
Front Camera 7-megapixel
Rear Camera 12-megapixel
RAM 3GB
Storage 64GB
Battery Capacity 2942mAh
OS iOS 12
Resolution 828x1792 pixels
NEWS
VARIANTS

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Advertisement

Related Stories

Popular Mobile Brands
  1. Samsung Galaxy Buds Explained: Which One is Right for You?
  1. Webb Telescope Uncovers Hidden Active Galactic Nuclei
  2. SpaceX Starship Flight 9 Reuses Booster, Gathers Key Data Despite Loss
  3. 7,100-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Unknown Human Lineage in China
  4. SpaceX Aims to Break Launch Record With 170 Orbital Liftoffs Planned for 2025
  5. Scientists Capture Plasma Streams, Coronal Raindrops in Sharpest-Ever View of Sun’s Corona
  6. The Traitor OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Uorfi Javed, Karan Kundra Starrer Reality Show Online?
  7. Nizarkudai Now Available for Streaming on Aha Tamil: What You Need to Know
  8. Big Ben OTT Release: When and Where to Watch Malayalam Movie Online?
  9. Akkada Ammayi ikkada Abbayi Now Streaming on Amazon Prime Video
  10. Vaanil Thedinen Now Streaming on Aha Tamil: Everything You Need to Know
Gadgets 360 is available in
Download Our Apps
Available in Hindi
© Copyright Red Pixels Ventures Limited 2025. All rights reserved.