TL;DR
- Last year at MWC, Xiaomi previewed its Modular Optical System.
- The system would allow phone users to attach external camera hardware for high-quality shots.
- Now a tipster is sharing a vague hint that might point to a possible commercial release.
Cameras need space. Manufacturers have done an utterly remarkable job creating some incredibly compact lens-and-sensor assemblies — so much so that for the vast majority of us, our phones are now our primary cameras — but when you really want to go above and beyond with features and image quality, that means growing past the confines of our phones. One way a number of brands have been doing that is through add-on lenses, but last last year, one phone company teased an even more impressive add-on — and it could soon be ready to make its commercial debut.
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