When is the new VL53L7 going to be released?

would be go to have it soonest

The VL53L7 is almost out. The datasheet is up on the website, and you can go to Mouser and Digikey and enter a pre-order.

The L7 is exactly like the L5 - but the FoV has been widened. Instead of a 45 degree prymid of light, you get a 61 degree FoV. This will lower the distance one can range as the light disapates with distance, but one can still see people to a good 2 Meters.

It would be perfect to detect people as they approach.

The big announcement is scheduled for Oct 4th, and parts will be avalible shortly after that.