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Apple is working on a way to authenticate that a photo came from an iPhone camera

Apple is developing a new way to verify the authenticity of photos taken with iPhones

By · Published August 11, 2026 at 01:26 UTC · Updated August 11, 2026 at 03:24 UTC

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The story so far

Apple is working on a feature to authenticate that a photo came from an iPhone camera. The development comes as part of the upcoming iOS 27, which hints at an 'Apple Reference Image' tool for photo authentication. The feature is expected to solve a long-standing user request for a more organized camera roll. The move follows increasing concerns about AI-generated images and deepfakes.

Apple's new tool aims to address these issues by providing a way to verify the origin of photos. The feature is part of a broader trend in technology companies focusing on digital authenticity and security. There is disagreement among outlets about the exact nature of the feature. PCQuest notes that while the 'Captured by Me' folder solves one problem, AI creates another.

However, the specifics of how Apple plans to implement this authentication tool are not yet clear. The feature is expected to be part of iOS 27, but details on its functionality and user interface are thin. The timing of the release and the full scope of the feature's capabilities are still unknown.

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The obvious questions

What is the new feature Apple is developing?

Apple is developing a photo authentication tool to verify that a photo came from an iPhone camera.

When will this feature be released?

The feature is expected to be part of iOS 27, but the exact release date is not specified.

How will this feature work?

Details on the functionality of the feature are not yet clear. It is described as an 'Apple Reference Image' tool for photo authentication.

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Apple iPhone photo authentication iOS 27 AI-generated images digital security

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