Apple continues to add many vision-healthy features through iOS updates, such as: Night Shift, True Tone, and Dark Mode, all designed to protect the eyes by reducing blue light, reducing color brightness, and providing a clearer picture. Create sight. The natural appearance of the screen in different lighting conditions. In the upcoming version of iOS 17, Apple added a new feature called “Screen Distance” for eye comfort, which sends you an alert on the screen.
According to Apple, this optional feature aims to reduce overall eye strain and reduce the risk of myopia in children who frequently use Apple devices.
Here are more details about the new Screen Distance feature in iOS 17 and how to use it:
What is the screen distance advantage?
Screen Distance is a new feature that was introduced to Apple phones with the release of iOS 17 and will be available to all users in the fall. iPad in his eyes. It is recommended to keep your phone or tablet 40-45 cm away from your eyes to maintain eye health and reduce the risk of myopia.
Myopia affects more than 30% of the world's population and is expected to reach 50% worldwide by 2050. However, one of the best ways to prevent this problem is to increase the distance between the device and the viewer. health.
Once the screen distance feature is enabled, the phone will warn you: If the distance between you and the iPhone is less than 30 cm, the iPhone is too close. When you have kept your iPhone at a safe distance, a tick will appear on the screen and you can click the Continue button to continue using your phone.
In addition to the screen distance warning, a message is displayed indicating that keeping your phone further away can protect your eyesight.
How to use the Screen Distance feature in iOS 17:
This fall, the official version of iOS 17 will appear on the iPhone and you can enjoy all the features it has, including the Screen Distance feature. Here we show you how to use it:
- Go to the Settings app and select Screen Time.
- In the Restricted Usage section, tap Screen Spacing.
- A text appears with explanations for the function. Click Next, then click Open Screen Gap.
The Screen Distance feature is compatible with iPhone XS and later, and 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models and models released in 2018 and later.