Apple’s iPhone has a hidden screen feature which was introduced in iOS 17. This is one such feature that everyone who owns an iPhone should use. Called ‘Screen Distance’, it is designed to help reduce eye strain which is caused when you hold your phone too close to your face.
Apple made a pretty big deal about Screen Distance last year, but if you didn’t start using it right away, there’s a chance you’ve already forgotten it’s even available on your iPhone. To start using this hidden iPhone feature, follow the steps below:
If you have not started using the Screen Distance yet, you’ve probably already forgotten it was even available on your iPhone. Below are the steps to use this hidden iPhone feature:
Steps To Activate It iPhone’s Screen Distance Feature
1. Open Settings, then navigate to the Screen Time option.
2. You can search for it in the search bar at the top, which is the easiest way to do it.
3. Under Screen Time, find the Screen Distance option.
4. Tap it to turn it on and you are done!
Once this feature is enabled, it will take about five minutes for your iPhone’s Face ID sensors to work. If you’re too close to your iPhone or iPad, a notification screen will appear that will interrupt what you’re doing at that moment. Considering how easy it is to hold the phone close to your face without thinking about it, this feature will be very useful for people who want to relieve eye strain.
However, if you have trouble reading, the distance from the screen may be more annoying than helpful, especially if you are someone who prefers to hold the phone close to your face. Those who are shortsighted could be bothered by the Screen Distance feature in certain situations, for example, while browsing social media in bed, while lying on the couch or checking the device in a crowded place.
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