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posted by martyb on Sunday September 12 2021, @07:05PM   Printer-friendly
from the don't-catch-the-buzz dept.

Apple Warns Against Mounting iPhones to Motorcycles

Apple warns against mounting iPhones to motorcycles:

This has gotta be one of the weirdest ways you can ruin an iPhone camera.

Apple posted a new page to its support website warning iPhone owners to be careful about exposing their phones to the specific vibration frequencies found in "high-power or high-volume motorcycle engine." News of the support page first popped up in a report from MacRumors.

Apparently, operating these phones too close to those engines can fry the cameras in iPhones with optical image stabilization (OIS) or closed-loop autofocus (AF) technology. Every iPhone from the 7 onward has at least one of those things inside it, so if you've bought an iPhone in the past four or five years, it could potentially be at risk.

Exposure to Vibrations, Like Those Generated by High-powered Motorcycle Engines, Might Impact iPhone

Exposure to vibrations, like those generated by high-powered motorcycle engines, might impact iPhone cameras:

The iPhone camera helps you take great photos in any situation—from everyday moments to studio-quality portraits. The advanced camera systems in some iPhone models include technology like optical image stabilization and closed-loop autofocus to help you capture great photos even in difficult conditions. These systems work to automatically counteract movement, vibrations, and the effects of gravity to let you focus on taking a great shot.

[...] The OIS and closed-loop AF systems in iPhone are designed for durability. However, as is the case with many consumer electronics that include systems like OIS, long-term direct exposure to high-amplitude vibrations within certain frequency ranges may degrade the performance of these systems and lead to reduced image quality for photos and videos. It is recommended to avoid exposing your iPhone to extended high-amplitude vibrations.

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 vibration in certain frequency ranges that they generate. Attaching your iPhone to vehicles with small-volume or electric engines, such as mopeds and scooters, may lead to comparatively lower-amplitude vibrations, but if you do so a vibration dampening mount is recommended to lessen the risk of damage to your iPhone and its OIS and AF systems. It is also recommended to avoid regular use for prolonged periods to further lessen the risk of damage.

Also at engadget [engadget.com].


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  • (Score: 3, Informative) by EvilSS on Monday September 13 2021, @05:38PM

    by EvilSS (1456) Subscriber Badge on Monday September 13 2021, @05:38PM (#1177446)
    I'm afraid it's you who err:

    "Is lane splitting legal in Texas?

    Truth is, Texas has no law that explicitly mentions lane splitting. Texas Transportation Code § 545.060 states that all road users must remain within a single lane, which essentially makes lane splitting illegal."

    https://www.statesman.com/story/sponsor-story/thomas-henry/2021/05/26/lane-splitting-hotly-contested-among-motorcyclists-but-legal/5173040001/ [statesman.com]

    Lane Splitting Laws in Texas

    Lane splitting is illegal in Texas, but only because there is no law making it legal for motorcyclists to move between vehicles in the same lane. The only laws dictating lane splitting are those that state that vehicles may only move within a single marked lane and leave them only when it is safe to do so. Since motorcycles slip by large moving vehicles while lane splitting, traffic officials consider this maneuver unsafe under the current driving laws.

    Currently, the state gives lane splitters a $175 fine. However, the state is in the process of legalizing lane splitting. Senate Bill 288 is currently in the Texas Senate. If passed, the bill will make the practice legal for motorcyclists across the state. The bill will allow motorcyclists to pass traffic at speeds no greater than five miles per hour faster than surrounding traffic. Additionally, the bill limits the speed of lane-splitting motorcycles to 20 mph.

    https://www.arnolditkin.com/blog/motor-vehicle-accidents/is-lane-splitting-legal-in-texas-/

    Lane Splitting Laws in Texas

    Currently under Section 545.060 of the Texas Transportation Code, all drivers and motorcyclists must drive within a single lane. For roadways that are divided into “two or more clearly marked lanes,” motorcyclists may change lanes, but may not drive between them.

    If you are caught lane splitting in Texas, you could face a ticket with a fine of $175 or more. Motorcyclists who violate the transportation code by lane splitting could also face citations for speeding, unsafe lane change, reckless driving, or following another vehicle too closely.

    https://www.fibichlaw.com/blog/is-lane-splitting-legal-in-texas-in-2020/ [fibichlaw.com]

    Penalties For Lane Splitting And Liable Parties In Lane Splitting Accidents

    Lane splitting in Texas can result in a number of penalties for violators because it is considered as illegal passing in the state. Texas law groups motorcycles in the same category as cars, which means they are subject to the same rules and regulations. A fine of $175 is normally the penalty for people who violate lane splitting rules.

    https://www.houstoncaraccidentlawyers.org/is-lane-splitting-legal-in-texas/ [houstoncaraccidentlawyers.org]

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