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There is a phone in this image. How quickly can you spot it?

This optical illusion shows how a phone is hidden on an intricately designed carpet.

Published on: Jul 27, 2022 8:40 AM IST
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‘Spot the object’ posts are fun and often rewarding to solve. The Internet is filled with numerous shares that challenge people to find objects hidden in plain sight. Just like this picture shared on Facebook which has an iPhone hidden.

This optical illusion has a phone hidden on this carpet.  (Facebook/Jei Yah Mei)
This optical illusion has a phone hidden on this carpet.  (Facebook/Jei Yah Mei)

The picture was originally posted on Facebook by a user of the platform - Jei Yah Mei. “Let's play a game. Look for the cellphone,” they wrote and shared the picture. The image shows a carpet on a floor with a white coloured table kept on one side. The carpet has blue and black coloured motifs on a white base. And, there is a phone lying on the carpet.

Take a look at the post to see how fast you can spot it:

Did you manage to spot the phone lying on the carpet? If you’re still scratching your head, then here’s the answer. The phone is lying just on the border of the carpet beside one of the legs of the table.

The red circle shows the phone.
The red circle shows the phone.

Though shared back in 2016, the picture often makes its round on the Internet. Now and then someone else shares a post that creates chatter among people. Many shared various comments while reacting to the post. Just like this individual who wrote “Haha. Nice.” Another person added, “Wow.”

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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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