New iPhone Technology Prevents Capturing Live Events

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Apple's new technology aims to prevent iPhones from recording live events by using infrared sensors that would need to be installed at venues. However, this system is criticized for being ineffective, as it only targets iPhones while allowing other devices to capture videos. The technology can be easily circumvented by blocking the infrared transmitter with tape. Critics argue that the low video quality in low light conditions diminishes the need for such restrictions. Additionally, many artists encourage fans to capture and share media, suggesting that this move could harm Apple's reputation as a leading media capturing device. Concerns about potential boycotts and the impact on the jailbreaking community also arise, indicating that this technology may not be well-received.
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Are they going to shoot themselves into the foot by doing so ?


http://www.scientiaweb.com/2011/06/16/new-iphone-technology-prevents-capturing-live-events/

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011...nology-stops-iphones-from-filming-live-events

Apparently it would also require organizers to have those infrared sensors installed at their event venue however other phone users would still be able to take videos of the event. Pointless technology :-p
 
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If the system is infrared-based, that means all you need to do is block the infrared transmitter on the phone with a piece of tape and you've defeated the system.

Seems like a futile technology to me,
  • It only blocks iPhones
  • Easily defeated
  • The video recording quality in low light is so abysmal anyway I don't see why it's necessary...
 
Read this a while back. People will take other forms of image capturing/video capturing hardware.
One of my favourites bands love people taking media of them, they have said so themselves, it can promote there material for one.
If this does go ahead, think I read itl be a few years yet, the jailbreaking cominuty will no doubt sort something out.
Will people boycott Apple, will there device not be the no1 media capturing device anymore.
 
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