# What Is The Tiny Hole Next To The iPhone Camera Lenses For?

> Comparing the latest from Apple to its first-ever iPhone from 2007 shows just how advanced smartphones have become, and yet, the evolution of the iPhone has mostly been smaller, incremental upgrades for the most part.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1901551/what-is-tiny-hole-iphone-camera-bump-for/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68694746f086aa0b89492820)
- **Published:** 2025-07-05
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #smartphones #iphone #cameras #apple #hole #lenses #next #tiny
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