Snapchat Finally Enables iPhone X-Exclusive Filters

Snapchat is introducing its new iPhone X-exclusive face filters today. The new iPhone X-exclusive filters, first announced by Apple during the initial announcement of the iPhone X back in September 2017.

Many expected the new iPhone X-exclusive face filters from Snapchat to be available on release day, November 3, 2017. But the face filters were nowhere to be seen. And now, more than 6 months after the release of the iPhone X, Snapchat is releasing these exclusive filters powered by the iPhone X’s TrueDepth camera. To kick things off, Snapchat is releasing 3 face filters for the iPhone X, though it’s not clear whether that will increase with future updates.

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Snapchat’s regular face filters are already incredibly accurate. But the new, exclusive face filters for the iPhone X are using the device’s TrueDepth camera system which means users will get an increased level of accuracy. The iPhone X’s TrueDepth camera system uses 30 thousand infrared dots to track your face movements, and it powers native features like Animojis and FaceID on the iPhone X. Using the TrueDepth camera system instead of its own, software-powered tech for face tracking will essentially allow for improved accuracy.

The “improved” accuracy here isn’t easily noticeable, but you may be able to notice improved tracking for expressions, or when you are constantly moving your head. It’s almost like a gimmick.

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  • madthinus

    Premium Member
    06 April, 2018 - 7:34 am

    <p>Can we get a podcast with these filters applied? For Paul, the hair in the first picture and the face mask of the third please!</p>

    • Darekmeridian

      06 April, 2018 - 1:22 pm

      <blockquote><a href="#260160"><em>In reply to madthinus:</em></a></blockquote><p>This is clearly something the world doesn't need. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

      • madthinus

        Premium Member
        13 April, 2018 - 3:21 pm

        <blockquote><a href="#260268"><em>In reply to Darekmeridian:</em></a></blockquote><p>That is enought reason then to do it!</p>

  • dontbe evil

    06 April, 2018 - 3:49 pm

    <p>finally apple fans can be happy</p>

  • James Wilson

    06 April, 2018 - 4:00 pm

    <p>I still can't get that episode of Silicon Valley out of my head where the lead character went to work for a company that did exactly this sort of thing – then quit when he found out what he was doing. A TV show ahead of it's time.</p><p><br></p><p>Season 3 Episode 1 about 18 mins in…</p>

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