Apple Warns iPhone Users That Vibrations From Motorcycle Engines Can Permanently Damage Cameras

Exposure to high-power motorcycles which generate tremendous levels of vibrations tin can have an agin impact on the iPhone cameras, according to Apple tree. Hither are additional details the company wants to exist aware of.

iPhone Cameras With OIS Are Susceptible to These Vibrations

Apple tree says your iPhone camera lenses equipped with OIS and closed-loop autofocus (AF) features are more than prone to damage as they utilise gyroscopes, or magnetic sensors to help minimize milkshake when capturing images and video. Apple has too explained what to avoid doing in lodge to protect the iPhone camera from damage.

"High-power or loftier-volume motorcycle engines generate intense high-amplitude vibrations, which are transmitted through the chassis and handlebars. It is not recommended to attach your iPhone to motorcycles with loftier-power or loftier-volume engines due to the amplitude of the vibration in certain frequency ranges that they generate. Attaching your iPhone to vehicles with pocket-sized-volume or electric engines, such every bit mopeds and scooters, may lead to comparatively lower-aamplitude vibrations, simply if y'all practise so a vibration dampening mountain is recommended to lessen the risk of damage to your iPhone and its OIS and AF systems. It is also recommended to avoid regular use for prolonged periods to further lessen the take chances of damage."

Apple has also included a list of iPhones that support OIS and closed-loop AF.

ane. OIS is available on iPhone vi Plus, iPhone 6s Plus, and iPhone vii and after including iPhone SE (2nd generation). Note that the Ultra Broad camera on iPhone eleven and afterward doesn't have OIS, nor does the Telephoto camera on iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus.

2. Closed-loop AF is available on iPhone XS and later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation).

There have been a number of reports pointed out past MacRumors where iPhone owners complained about the harm acquired to their iPhone cameras in situations where they were riding mountain bikes.

We are not sure if this particular scenario affects Android smartphones with OIS, just for now, nosotros recommend being a little careful when carrying your iPhone in the aforementioned situation.

News Source: Apple