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Apple patents tech to let cops switch off iPhone video, camera and wi-fi

Tech Eye: Police forces around the world have had the problem that when their officers get a bit carried away and start pepper spraying tied captives there is someone on hand filming the event on their mobile phones.
While six police lay into prone grannies on the floor with long batons, the pictures can be on the net in seconds, meaning supervisors have to answer embarrassing questions.

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mrbearbear3912d ago

I'm sorry, but this is just wrong. While this tech might (and I stress the word might) be good for covert ops, being able to turn off video recording at will is just crap. With all the recent line of cops abusing their power, they want to add even more power? A serious line needs to be drawn.

Sashamaz3911d ago

It was drawn and crossed a long time ago now it's just a matter of how far they are will to go.

fatstarr3911d ago (Edited 3911d ago )

looks like ill have to walk around with a old camera in my pocket to capture the cops doing dirty work. soon it will be law, and secretly worked into all phone/mobile oses.

next they will beadle to delete incriminating footage of themselves.

Definitely leading towards a big brother state.

kingPoS3911d ago

Solution - disable any and all wireless communication on the phone first. That way no can tell your phone what to do.

mrbearbear3911d ago

They already have tech out there to access your device even with WiFi/data turned off

kingPoS3911d ago

In that case nothing beats a dedicated camera that doesn't know the meaning of wireless protocol. lol

ThePundit3911d ago

This will be a pain in the ass for all those Sun Times journos who exchanged their dedicated cams for iPhones.

MajorLazer3911d ago

Big Brother is watching you

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sonicwrecks56d ago

I've fixed the images on some of these past submissions of yours. Please in the future make sure the image isn't broken on submission.( I always found it best to download/upload it to be honest. )