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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.
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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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