For young people in particular, it is important that they maintain the correct viewing distance from screens so that the vision of their developing eyes does not deteriorate. At the same time, this also prevents eye strain in all age groups, no matter what age group you belong to. With new versions of its iOS and iPadOS mobile operating systems, Apple now wants to make sure that the iPhones and iPads themselves remember this. With version 17 of operating systems, the built-in TrueDepth camera module is used, which is normally responsible for Face ID facial recognition.
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Activation functionality via Screen Time
The so-called screen away function is deactivated by default and can be activated in the area if desired screen time turned on, which can also be used to monitor general device usage. The feature is available on most devices that support Face ID. Except for the SE, these are all recent iPhone models and iPad Pro series models. Support for the iPhone starts with the XS from 2018 (the iPhone X has Face ID, but it’s not supported) , for the iPad from the Pro models with 11 and 12.9 inches also from this year.
In practice, after activating Screen Distance, the device regularly monitors the distance between the eyes and the display. If this is found to be too low, a warning appears that the iPhone or iPad is too close to the face. “If you her [Gerät] keep the distance at a safe distance, protect your eyesight,” he says. Then you can change the distance and as soon as this is done, this is recognized with a tick by the system. Then you have to confirm it briefly. vision should be at least 30.5 cm, which corresponds to 12 inches.It is not yet clear whether the distance of the screen has a negative impact on the battery level.
Also other eye functions
iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, expected in September and October 2023, respectively, will also include other eye protection features, but only if you also own an Apple Watch. The features are part of the health app – which is made available on iPad – and are particularly useful for children. To do this, your computer’s clock records how long you’ve been in the sunlight. This is very important for eye development, and not spending enough time outdoors is associated with an increase in nearsightedness at a young age.
According to an estimate by the International Myopia Institute, which works to prevent vision problems, schoolchildren are advised to spend between 80 and 120 minutes outdoors. In the future, the Apple Watch will collect this data via its ambient light sensors, and watchOS 10, also expected in the fall, will need to be installed on the computer watch. Parents can then monitor it if the Apple Watch is part of a family setup.
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