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Snapture, the company that aims highly to better iPhone’s photo capabilities thru software shifted to a higher and more basic way – hardware.

They recently released a prototype unit that puts Xenon flash into an iPhone, giving the smart phone advanced capabilities in taking clear pictures and images even in minimal light. There is also an slide on case that has LED lamp for continuous video.

It may be rare enough but iPhone needs to be hacked first in order for Snapture’s device to work. Unlocking the iPhone will allow the unit to send electrical signals to the Xenon flash as well as the LED lights.

The Snapture’s device uses the standard battery of iPhone, right off the hook. But fortunately, Snapture company founder Bowei Gai said that it doesn’t draw much power even if the Xenon flash is 100 times brigher than the regular flash.

The makers of the product are currently seeking patent for it.

Source: Blog Wired

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