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How a major new update on your iPhone will make driving much less stressful
A MAJOR new update on your iPhone will make driving much less stressful.
The tech giant is updating its Visual Look Up tool in the upcoming IOS 17 update.
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The tool can already identify popular landmarks, statues, art, plants, pets and more in photos.
But Apple has confirmed that it will soon recognise symbols.
"Now users can identify food, storefronts, signs, and symbols, and lift individual subjects from photos and videos," they explained.
This means the app would recognise the car warning lights that pops-up on your car's dashboard that you probably don't recognise.
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Drivers would only need to take a picture of their car dashboard, open it - and they will see an icon on the image.
Next, you will have to swipe on the photo or tap the icon - and Siri will identify the symbols and tell you what they mean.
However, drivers would have to wait a few months for this update as it's expected to launch in September of this year,
Apple is also launching a new tool called Screen Distance, which will monitor where your iPhone is in relation to your face - and alert you if it's too close.
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Apple explained: "Increasing the distance the device is viewed from can help children lower their risk of myopia and gives adult users the opportunity to reduce digital eyestrain.
"Screen Distance in Screen Time uses the TrueDepth camera to encourage users to move their device farther away after holding it closer than 12 inches from their face for an extended period of time."
This comes after Apple revealed a free upgrade to a popular iPhone app, which could save you from a car journey nightmare.
Plus, millions of iPhone owners may be missing out on a genius feature aimed at drivers.
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