Experts analysed the recent test version of iOS 9 released by the firm - and founds hints of a big upgrade for the handset's front facing camera. 

 

It reveals full HD video capabilities¹ and a flash could be coming to the front of the next iPhone. 

 

Developer Hamza Sood has discovered code in iOS 9 that reveals support for changes to the front-facing FaceTime camera. 

 

According to the code, iOS 9 adds support for a FaceTime camera with 1080p video capture, up from the current 720p camera on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus… 

 

Code in iOS 9 also hints at support for capturing 240fps video at 720p using the front facing FaceTime camera, Sood notes. 

 

The code include support for a front-facing camera flash — something Apple hasn’t included on any previous iPhone — and the ability to capture panoramic² selfie photos using the front camera. 

 

Apple's next iPhone will be released on September 25th, it has been revealed by Vodafone. 

 

In an email to staff seen by Mobile News, the operator also outlined pre-launch information, including plans to begin taking pre-orders for the device from September 18. 

 

The email described the device as the ‘New iPhone’, suggesting Apple may look to follow its strategy with its iPads by not giving it a number.

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