What is iPhone Screen Distance in iOS 17? and How to use it?

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What is iPhone Screen Distance in iOS 17 and How

iOS 17 One of the new health features available for iPhone and iPad could help prevent eye strain for everyone, as well as reduce the risk of myopia (nearsightedness) in children. At work iPhone Screen DistanceHow to use and how it works.
Apple emphasizes that it’s best to keep devices at least 30cm away from your eyes.

But of course, it’s easy to get into the habit of using devices closer than that.
That’s why iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 introduce a useful new feature called Screen Distance, which makes it easier to get into the habit of using your iPhone and iPad at a healthy distance. This feature reduces the risk of myopia for children and helps reduce or prevent eye strain for everyone.

Apple explains how this feature works:

“Screen Distance works by measuring the distance between the screen and your eyes. The camera does not capture images or video, and the data collected remains on the device and is not shared with Apple.”

How to use iPhone Screen Distance in iOS 17?

  1. On your iPhone or iPad with Face ID running iOS 17 Settings open the app
  2. Screen TimeSelect , now look below and Screen DistanceTap
  3. Now Continueto, then Open Screen Distancetap

Here’s what using iPhone Screen Distance looks like:

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After tapping on the “Open Screen Distance” option, everything is ready.

The middle and right screenshot below shows what your iPhone or iPad looks like when it detects that you’re holding your device too close.

After moving the device away from your face, tap “Continue” to exit the Screen Distance pop-up.

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In my time with Screen Distance so far, I’ve noticed that I tend to use my iPhone too close in the evenings. And this feature really helped me change this habit.

AppleIt doesn’t give a very long time to hold the iPhone and iPad less than 30 centimeters away, but I found the Screen Shield to pop up in about five minutes. In particular, you cannot make the warning disappear by pointing your iPhone away from your face.

What do you think about Screen Distance? Is it something you’re going to open? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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