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Apple uses hidden watermarks on iPhone 15 boxes to verify authenticity (appleinsider.com)
submitted 1 year ago by octalfudge@lemmy.world to c/apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world
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[–] Oka@lemmy.ml 30 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Doesn't sound like it's hidden anymore

[–] matchphoenix 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The video shows someone shining a UV light on the iPhone 15 box to reveal watermarks and a QR code that helps verify device authenticity.

Still hidden outside of the visible light spectrum.

[–] johnthedoe@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

Makes counterfeiting just a bit more difficult. Like when money started having this. Where I lived getting one of these uv flashlight to check notes was very common back then.