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Apple for users: Do not connect the iPhone to the motorcycle

Apple is known for its bizarre warnings at times about its devices, but the announcement that came out yesterday sounds particularly strange: not to connect the iPhone to a motorcycle.

For a change, this warning has a logical reason.

Here is the explanation

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Niv Lillian

Sunday, 12 September 2021, 14:01 Updated: 14:04

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(Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)

Apple is known for warnings and statements that sometimes sound a little strange about iPhones, the best known of which is the reaction of the late Steve Jobs to a user who complained about reception problems - "Do not hold the iPhone in your left hand" (which was the beginning of the "Antenhate" affair for those who remember But the company yesterday issued a warning that sounds strange: Do not connect your iPhone to the motorcycle.

Many motorcyclists connect their smartphone to the two-wheeled vehicle, similar to drivers who place the smartphone in a dedicated bracket in the vehicle.

Optical lens stabilization systems

installed in the device

Optical lens stabilization systems (also known as OIS) are nothing new in smartphones, and they prevent photography from coming out blurry even if we shake our hand or move a little while shooting. But, these are particularly sensitive systems. .

The optical stabilization system, in fact, places the lenses on a very sensitive system of gyroscope-related racks - and they move the lens in the opposite direction to the vibration to cancel out the effect of the tremor.

Similarly, Apple uses its new phones in another system, called autoclave in a closed circuit - it uses magnetic sensors that measure gravity and vibration and also produces counter-compensating motion for vibration.

The problem lies in the essence: these two systems are very sensitive to vibrations.

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The fear is that the vibrations from the motorcycle will cause damage to the optical stabilization systems (Photo: Walla! Technology, Yinon Ben-Shoshan)

Therefore, Apple warns that vibrations at certain frequencies (high amplitude, for those interested), such as those of a motorcycle engine transmitted through the chassis and handlebars - can impair the longevity of these systems, which over time will be reflected in poor image quality.

They recommend not connecting latest-edition iPhones (iPhone 6 Plus and north to OIS, and iPhone XS for CCTV systems) to heavy motorcycles for extended periods of time.

Similarly, Apple warns, connecting the iPhone to tools with a small electric motor, such as a motorized bicycle or scooter, can create problems in these systems, so, if you already connect the iPhone to such - make sure to have a shock-absorbing bracket.

In short, motorcyclists with an iPhone - leave it in the pocket of the riding jacket, and do not forget to close the zipper of the pocket, so that it does not fly while riding ...

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