#383269 - 09/20/0810:35 AMBarcode hidden on your iPhone 3G
Nagromme
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So THAT's where the serial number is printed!<br><br>http://www.appleinsider.com/blogs/iphone/08/09/18/apples_iphone_3g_has_hidden_qr_matrix_code.html<br><br><br>nagr[color:red]o</font color=red>mme<br><br>I require stroyent!<br>TeamMacOSX.com | MacClan.net
#383271 - 09/20/0803:39 PMWe use bar codes like that at work all the time
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Mac007
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They're used to track various product components during the manufacturing process. That way if there's a problem it can easily traced back to where it occurred allowing us to fix it before it gets to the customer. At least that's how it works in theory. <br><br>"It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness."
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#383272 - 09/20/0806:14 PMRe: Barcode hidden on your iPhone 3G
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Nagromme
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Apple iSight cameras have night vision (infrared) so I suppose they could see something, but maybe not close enough to actually process the information.<br><br>(You need some software like iGlasses to enable the night vision in your iSight, BTW.)<br><br>nagr[color:red]o</font color=red>mme<br><br>I require stroyent!<br>TeamMacOSX.com | MacClan.net
<br><br>... I don't mind.<br>But it is interesting to see, how invisible such chips have become and how easy it would or could be, to turn your trusted phone into a chatterbox. <br><br><br><br><br>
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