On Apple WWDC23, Apple unveiled its latest iOS 17 update and this update focuses on adding new features to improve overall user experience. The update comes with a lot of exciting options and open of the most underrated iOS 17 features includes Screen Distance. This feature reminds the user to hold their iPhone or iPad at a sufficient distance.
This feature is targeted at users who have a habit of using their device while holding it extremely close to their faces. It utilizes the TrueDepth camera system or Face ID on the device to measure the distance between the device and the users’ eyes.
If you are in the same boat and want to enable this feature to get reminded of the distance, then this guide is perfect for you. In this guide, you will get to know how to enable and use Screen Distance in iOS 17 on iPhone and iPad.
Steps to enable and use Screen Distance in iOS 17 on iPhone and iPad
Before starting out, it’ll be important to note that this is an iOS 17 exclusive feature. You will need to install the iOS 17 developer beta, which Apple has been offering without a developer account. Once you have installed the new iOS 17 Developer Beta, you should follow these steps –
- Open the Settings app before scrolling down to the Screen Time menu
- Here, you’ll get the Screen Distance option and you should tap on it
- Now, you’ll get a welcome screen introducing the new Screen Distance feature
- You will need to tap on Continue
- On the next page, you should be tapping on “Turn On Screen Distance” and you’ll get the “Screen Distance”, so turn it on
- Now, whenever you end up holding your iPhone or iPad too close for prolonged periods, you’ll get notified of the same by this feature
