So.... the post mentions IR. Just connecting the dots, but if the next gen iOS devices include IR cameras, and the rumored Apple TV (which runs iOS presumably paving the way to apps developed by Apple's army of loyal iOS devs) were to include built-in IR diodes...
Apple may be poised to compete directly w/ console platforms. And why not? Imagine if your Wii remote also had a touchscreen and could display UI (similar to the bottom screen on the DS). iPhone already has a gyro, vibrator, speaker, and by way of said display an infinitely configurable input interface.
Aside from that IR camera in a device is just one more thing to throw to developers and see what crazy out-there application of said hardware they come up with.
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Apple may be poised to compete directly w/ console platforms. And why not? Imagine if your Wii remote also had a touchscreen and could display UI (similar to the bottom screen on the DS). iPhone already has a gyro, vibrator, speaker, and by way of said display an infinitely configurable input interface.
Aside from that IR camera in a device is just one more thing to throw to developers and see what crazy out-there application of said hardware they come up with.
Love it. Bring it.