New code in iOS 27 beta 5 shows that the company is working on something called Apple Reference Image, which is designed to authenticate the source of photos using unique data tied to the iPhone camera hardware that captured them. In line with Apple’s privacy-focused approach to cloud-based processing of potentially sensitive user data, the company is designing Apple Reference Image in a way that prevents Apple from accessing the raw photo itself. As it stands, the feature is off by default, and once it’s live, it will be turned on via Settings > Camera > Reference Image , and tapping Reference Mode. Privacy splash screen displayed when activating Apple Reference ImageImportantly, Reference mode must be used when capturing the photo via a new “Reference” mode in Camera. What’s your take on Apple Reference Image?