This has been on the radar for a while. It's interesting to me how this story has been fairly persistent, which gives it more credibility than some idle rumor.
Sony has some laser-scanning tech from MVIS.
I've never fully written SONY off, and expect that they will be back selling Microvision's tech, as soon as they figured a way to use it where they can't lose.
Bloomberg
Apple’s new system uses a laser scanner, rather than the existing dot-projection technology which doesn’t work as well over longer distances, according to the people, who asked not to be identified discussing unreleased features. That’s just one of many new features -- including a third, more advanced camera, enhanced photo-capture tools and a more powerful chip -- that Apple plans to include in coming generations of iPhones, the people said.
The laser-powered 3-D camera would enhance augmented reality on the iPhone, allowing for more accurate depth perception and placement of virtual objects. It could also help the handset take photos that can better capture depth, the people said. Apple has been in talks with Sony Corp.about testing sensors for the new system, one of the people said.
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