Wesley Hillard, known as the “Rumor Expert”, recently penned a piece for AppleInsider in which he discussed a photo of U.K. comedian and actor Tessa Coates trying on wedding dresses. Coates shared the photo on her Instagram, and it caught the attention of many due to its unusual nature.
The photo features Coates standing in front of two mirrors, but instead of a single reflection, there are three different versions of her, each with a distinct pose. This surreal image has sparked a viral sensation, leaving many puzzled and intrigued by its authenticity.
One mirror shows Coates with her arms down, while the other mirror captures her with her hands joined at her waist. Her real self, standing in the middle, has her left arm at her side. It’s an optical illusion that has left many questioning its legitimacy.
Coates, in her Instagram post, insists that the photo is genuine and not digitally altered in any way. However, Hillard remains skeptical, pointing out discrepancies in the image that cast doubt on its authenticity. He argues that the three different arm poses captured in the image do not align with the capabilities of an iPhone camera.
Hillard references the opinions of experts in the thread on Threads, where individuals knowledgeable about photography and smartphones express skepticism about the image’s authenticity. Even after a challenge to recreate a similar image using an iPhone, doubts about the validity of Coates’ photo persist.
Update 1: Hillard receives a response to his challenge.
Update 2: Coates shares a lengthy explanation on Instagram, claiming that an Apple Store employee told her about a potential beta feature that could explain the mysterious photo. However, Hillard remains unconvinced by this explanation, and the mystery of the viral image persists.
★ Friday, 1 December 2023
