Apple's iPhone 18 Pro camera proves photos aren't AI
apple launches reference image feature on iphone 18 pro to authenticate photos aren't manipulated by ai. this affects users seeking to verify photo authenticity.
apple is introducing a new feature called 'reference image' on the iphone 18 pro and pro max, which uses a new camera sensor to authenticate photos captured in reference mode. the feature creates an unalterable reference image that can be viewed in the photos app, allowing users to compare it with other versions of the photo to detect any edits. apple is also providing a reference image api for developers to access across ios, ipados, and macos. the feature will not be available at launch in the european union but will be accessible in the region in future updates.