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iPhones sold in Japan are legally restricted from disabling the camera shutter sound.
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Who
Apple
What
iPhones sold in Japan are legally restricted from disabling the camera shutter sound.
When
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:02:32 GMT · 4h 33m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
The restriction is written into law in Japan.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
This feature is disabled by default on iPhones sold in Japan, unlike in other regions where users can mute the sound.
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