<ul><li>Apple may use optically absorptive gratings in its camera modules to prevent lens flare in iPhone photos.</li><li>The gratings are ultra-thin layers with tiny shapes that absorb light and block the 'bad' light.</li><li>The patent suggests that the next iPhone camera could produce sharper photos in tricky lighting conditions.</li><li>The release date for this feature is unclear, but the camera upgrades expected for the iPhone 17 Pro focus on resolution and other functions.</li></ul>

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