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Apple Launches Reference Image Feature in iPhone 18 Pro to Authenticate Photos

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Apple is introducing a new feature called 'Reference Image' in the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, which will authenticate photos captured in a specific mode using a new camera sensor. This feature aims to prove that images have not been manipulated by AI and will allow users to compare original photos with edited versions.

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The iPhone 18 Pro introduces a hardware-based authentication feature for photos, which was not available in previous models.

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A new sensor in the iPhone 18 Pro will authenticate photos captured in Reference mode.

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The Reference Image feature will use the device’s new camera sensor to 'sign every pixel it sees.'

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Apple is letting developers access a Reference Image API across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

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The iPhone 18 Pro lineup won’t come with its Reference Image feature at launch in the European Union.

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