This addition makes several apps, including Measure and Photos, work better and faster.

The company introduced liDAR in the 2020 iPad Pro.

What Is LiDAR?

The lidar sensor on an iPhone 12 Pro

LiDAR stands for “Light Detection and Ranging.”

A processor then uses that information to make an accurate picture of whatever the gear scanned.

Developers typically use LiDAR foraugmented-realityapps because the technology lets them create accurate models of both objects and spaces.

The Measure app on an iPhone 12 Pro

Where Is the iPhone 12 Pro’s LiDAR Scanner?

It’s the dark circle opposite the flash.

Because of its location, the sensor only works with the rear-facing camera.

Instead, you’ll notice improvements in the apps that use it.

The speed-up is thanks to LiDAR’s superior ability to read and interpret its surroundings over the standard camera.

you’re free to find these apps by searching for “LiDAR” in the App Store.