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1. l33tma+kd[view] [source] 2024-11-27 21:43:51
>>xairy+(OP)
How does the Macbook check the ambient light to determine the screen brightness, does it have a separate ambient light detector buried under the screen somewhere or inside the camera? (if the camera is not used for this I mean which would have been the best thing to do, but would require the camera to grab frames now and then without the LED flashing)
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2. kibwen+Xe[view] [source] 2024-11-27 21:55:47
>>l33tma+kd
In this vein, apps on your phone likely have unrestrained access to the photosensor, and researchers have figured out how to take low-resolution photos with it: https://news.mit.edu/2024/study-smart-devices-ambient-light-...
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