Apple Warns That Motorcycle Engines Can “Degrade” iPhone Camera Performance

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Motorcycle enthusiasts may want to be wary of taking their iPhones along for too many rides.



Apple has published a support document warning that exposure to vibrations, such as those generated by high-powered motorcycle engines, might impact iPhone cameras. More specifically, Apple warns that long-term direct exposure to “high-amplitude vibrations within certain frequency ranges” may affect the performance of certain camera systems such as optical image stabilization (OIS) and closed-loop autofocus (AF). The result of this is reduced image quality for photos and videos.



High-power or high-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 high-power or high-volume engines due to the amplitude of the...

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