Apple debuts Reference Image to verify iPhone photos

Apple introduced Reference Image for iPhone 18 Pro: the camera captures signed sensor data converted into an unalterable reference image for comparing edits or AI alterations; Apple offers APIs and supports the SynthID standard.

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