Shanika Gunaratna, CBS News , KREM 6:49 AM. PDT July 01, 2016
Apple was granted a patent on Tuesday that reveals the company is exploring ways to block its own iPhone cameras from taking photos and videos in certain contexts.
So why would Apple want to do this?
The technology could prove useful in specific settings. For example, it could be used at a concert where taking photos and/or videos are prohibited.
Apple's patent would allow infrared technology to be used to temporarily deactivate iPhone cameras in these locations, according to a report from CBS News.
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Source: Apple granted patent that could disable your iPhone's camera
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