The mystery of the camera shutter sound on Japanese iPhones

iPhones sold in Japan always have sound when taking photos by default. Photo: ZDNET .

In Vietnam, Japanese-branded mobile phones were once popular thanks to their low prices. However, one of the differences between phones from this market is that the camera shutter sound feature is enabled by default and cannot be turned off. According to CNET Japan , this option appears on most smartphones sold in this market. However, few people pay attention to the reason why it was applied and when it became popular.

In Vietnam, this feature is explained by word of mouth that it is a regulation of the market for selling machines. Japan has a higher level of privacy priority than other countries. However, this view is not correct.

According to CNET , since the camera function appeared on phones, concerns about taking photos secretly appeared in the Land of the Rising Sun. At that time, the network operators, the main phone sellers in this country, tried to ease criticism by adding shutter sounds.

“There are no specific laws. There are no regulations from industry associations. It is a self-imposed function in the manufacturing sector. Companies have freedom but they all choose a reputable approach when taking photos,” said the CEO of a Japanese phone company.

New Sony Xperia models have customized sound when taking photos. Photo: AU.

A person who has worked in this field for 20 years said that even in Japan, there were many theories about this feature. There was a time when the authorities made a request, and the manufacturers accepted it. It was not mandatory by law, but the standard set of standards that the carriers sent to the manufacturers included adding a shutter sound to the camera.

After a long time, it became the default, applied by foreign mobile companies such as Samsung, Apple, Google on devices sold in Japan.

Sony's recent product launches are proof that there's no such thing as a mandatory shutter sound. Specifically, the company allows users to turn the sound off completely on Xperia devices without physical SIM cards. CNET believes that as cameras become more important, companies will add mute in Japan.

In addition, there are also people in this country who look to buy hand-carried phones, mainly from the US and Canada. Smartphones, especially iPhones from these countries, are no different from the ones sold in Japan. In addition, they can turn off the annoying camera shutter sound.

Source: https://znews.vn/bi-an-tieng-chup-anh-tren-iphone-nhat-post1579622.html