Apple warns that vibrations from motorcycles can damage iPhone cameras

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Apple has published a new support article today warning that iPhone cameras could be damaged if exposed to frequencies like those from powerful motorcycles.

It says that long-term and direct exposure to vibrational frequencies can damage the optical image stablisation and autofocus systems that recent iPhone models include. This is because they rely on magnetic sensors and gyroscopes to reduce movement and vibration when capturing a photo or video. Apple advises that you don’t attach your iPhone to motorcycles with “high power or high-volume engines”. Users should also avoid “prolonged periods” of usage on a motorcycle with your iPhone attached to the handlebar.

If you ride a moped or lower-powered type of motorcycle, it is recommended that you install a mount that reduces the vibrations from the vehicle.

OIS is available on the iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s Plus and later. Closed-loop auto-focus is supported on the iPhone XS and later, including the iPhone SE (2nd-generation).

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Published to Apple Scoop on 11th September, 2021.