Apple has just released the iPhone 7- the new version of the same old phone you already own, but with “dramatic” improvements. And while we are all too busy focusing on the lack of headphone jack — here is another feature we should be thinking about.

We are all well aware of the joys of technologies brought to us by our phones — particularly that of our cameras. It is easier now than ever to take pictures and videos of both the good and bad, thanks to the fact that our phones have cameras. We are able to film music sets, songs at concerts or festivals, and even just record our daily activity. However — we may need to wrap our heads around the fact that this may change.

Earlier this year, Apple was granted a patent that essentially is a feature allowing people or events to close down video or photography on all nearby iPhones.

Let me say that again: They have the ability to prevent you from using your camera when and if desired.

And, if I'm honest, this patent makes a lot of sense. As described in the outline of the patent, the overall purpose is to prevent illegal recording of concerts, movies, or other events in private locations or spaces (like festivals or theatres.) And I agree — filming in some circumstances can be very inconvenient. I didn't pay money to come to a concert just to watch it through the screen of the person in front of me.

Also, the performer did not come all the way out simply for you to record their show and upload it to the internet, as elegantly stated by Adele, in Italy. The female singer stopped her show to ask an audience member to cease filming, and simply enjoy the concert in the moment.

I love taking pictures and videos for a keepsake as much as the next person, but I can look at this from both perspectives- from both the people who like to film and those who wish that you wouldn't.

The above picture originates from the patent, and shows how the system would work — through the use of infrared rays. The patent description outlines the following:

[A]n infrared emitter can be located in areas where picture or video capture is prohibited, and the emitter can generate infrared signals with encoded data that includes commands to disable the recording functions of devices. An electronic device can then receive the infrared signals, decode the data and temporarily disable the device's recording function based on the command.

Essentially, Apple now has the ability to close off the camera's of nearby iPhone or other apple products when requested by specific groups, companies, businesses, or individuals. It is not confirmed if this is a feature on the newest announced model, iPhone 7, but it is definitely technology Apple has planned for the future.

The ease of photography and video, while a new phenomenon, is very much a norm in the modern day. We are able to take and share instantly, uploading or saving for shared or later use; but this is all about to change. For iPhone owners, anyways.

So please — there are plenty of other issues to be concerned with other than the removal of the headphone jack. Be ready for changes — major ones. Changes for you — the concert goer, the ticket purchaser, the movie goer, the event seeker. And for them — the musician, the director, the owner, the comedian. Apple's new patent is something we should all be talking about.

In the wise words of Adele, maybe this will help us enjoy life in the moment, rather than through our screens.