Apple uses hidden watermarks on iPhone 15 boxes to verify authenticity
Apple uses hidden watermarks on iPhone 15 boxes to verify authenticity
Extra precautions have been taken for iPhone 15 boxes that give retail employees and buyers a new way to verify the device is real — but you'll need a UV light.
Doesn't sound like it's hidden anymore
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.
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.
A ”smart” thief will just garbage hunt through the bins of retailers, find legitimate boxes, fill those legitimate boxes with junk (or a rock), then reapply the fastening tapes.
A potential victim won’t look twice at an unopened box. They will be blinded by the whatever % off from retail cost.
It’s a nice security feature but easily defeated.
As a buyer of used phones I always open the box, check the contents, and cross check the IMEI for any carrier locks. Also check if it’s iCloud locked.