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Volvo Warns: Lidar Sensors Can Ruin Smartphone Cameras

5/25/2025

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Lidar and powerful lasers pose a serious threat to smartphone cameras, including those built to withstand damage. A Reddit user shared their experience of an iPhone being ruined by a lidar sensor on a Volvo EX90. Volvo has acknowledged this danger, urging users to film from afar and utilize lens covers for added protection.

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Lidar and powerful lasers pose a serious threat to smartphone cameras, including those built to withstand damage. A Reddit user shared their experience of an iPhone being ruined by a lidar sensor on a Volvo EX90. Volvo has acknowledged this danger, urging users to film from afar and utilize lens covers for added protection.