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Japanese iPhone Deters Perverts

Posted Jul 22, 08 11:10 AM CDT in World,  Technology 

(Newser) – The Japanese version of the iPhone 3G has one small difference from those sold elsewhere: the “shutter” sound it makes when the camera snaps a photo is always on, even when the phone is in silent mode, the Cult of Mac reports. The conspicuous sound is intended to discourage “upskirt” photos, a hot trend in Japan since the debut of high-res camera phones.

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Japanese Hitoshi Kajino shows off a box containing iPhone he bought at a Tokyo store Friday morning, July 11, 2008.   (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
In this July 11, 2008 file photo, customers waiting in line to buy the iPhone 3G celebrate as sales begin in Tokyo.   (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, file)
Softbank President Masayoshi Son, left, and a first customer hold up Apple Inc.'s iPhones in Tokyo Friday morning, July 11, 2008.   (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
An electronic shop staff holds a "tail end" sign as people queue up to buy Apple Inc.'s iPhone in Tokyo Friday, July 11, 2008.   (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
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