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Look closely. Can you spot it? That gray abyss is actually an infrared image by *Chipworks *revealing an [iPhone 4S](http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/iphone-4s-review/)' Sony-branded, 8 megapixel CMOS sensor. Looks like Howard Stringer [wasn't bluffing](http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/sony-ceo-casually-mentions-hes-supplying-cameras-to-apple/) to Walt Mossberg back in April, after all. At the time, it was reported that Apple's usual sensor supplier, [OmniVision](http://www.engadget.com/tag/omnivision), was experiencing production delays, prompting speculation that Sony would eventually usurp the position. While the iPhone 4S that *Chipworks* looked into seems to confirm this, it's pointed out that Apple does have a habit of "[dual sourcing](http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/25/psa-apple-using-slower-ssds-in-some-macbook-air-models-video/)" components (with its contacts saying this should be no different), so Sony may not be the sole supplier this time around. What ever the case, there's no denying that the iPhone 4S takes some [stellar shots](http://www.engadget.com/photos/apple-iphone-4s-review-samples/). You'll find more information -- including X-rays of the 4S -- at the source link below.
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