Among the new features of iOS 18, the arrival of Apple Intelligence, the customization of the home screen or even new features for AirPods stand out. Apple, with each new version, takes the opportunity to add accessibility features, thinking of all types of people. Many times, These features are real innovations. that make life easier for those who need it most.
On the other hand, these accessibility features are also very useful for other users, who we can “enjoy” and experience them. We can do something similar with the double tap gesture on Apple Watches that aren’t compatible. Now, with iOS 18, we have features from Apple Vision Pro directly available on our iPhones and iPads.
Controlling our iPhone or iPad with our eyes is possible with iOS 18
This feature is called eye tracking, and you can try it out right now if you install the iOS 18 public beta. It’s curious, to say the least. may be useful in some situations. For example, when you are cooking and your hands are dirty, at the beach or at the swimming pool if you don’t want to get your iPhone wet… To activate eye tracking, you just need to:
- Have iOS 18 installed
- Go to Settings > Accessibility
- Enter eye tracking and enable it
To set it up, you’ll need to follow a series of colored dots on the screen with your eyes. Those of us who’ve tested the Apple Vision Pro will find it very familiar, since the calibration method is the same. I wear glasses and they still look good on me. eye tracking. If you wear contact lenses or have perfect vision, the performance of this eye tracking feature will be even better. Below you have a video with a screen recording of my iPhone so you can see how the navigation is done.
To move and select applications or menus, you will only have to keep your gaze fixed on the element. This way, you can enter or exit. Also enable eye tracking a panel like AssistiveTouch will be activated to be able to activate the control center, exit the home screen or scroll vertically or horizontally.
How to Install iOS 18 on Your iPhone to Try Eye Tracking
iOS 18 will be generally available for all iPhones this September. If you want to try out all its new features before everyone else, you can install the public beta which will give you access to most of the features under test. Keep in mind that this is a beta version and device performance may be somewhat affected, although you will generally have no problems installing it.
- Go to beta.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > Software Update
- Enter the Beta section and activate the public beta
- Download iOS 18 and in a few minutes you will have it installed
If you need it due to physical limitationThe eye tracking feature will surely be of great help to you. In case you don’t have any limitations but want to try it out and even youuse it in a specific situationWe guarantee that the feeling of using it is unique. You totally feel like a magician managing things with your mind.
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