Apple Shows How iPhone's Action Mode Helps People With Parkinson's

[MacRumors]

Apple today shared a touching video that highlights how the iPhone's Action mode allows for people with Parkinson's disease to record stable videos.

Parkinson's disease can cause hand tremors, which could ordinarily result in a hand-held video recording appearing shaky, but the Camera app's Action mode automatically stabilizes video recordings so that footage appears smooth.

"The simple act of filming can be challenging for people with Parkinson's," says Apple.

"For Brett, Bette, and Ellen, every moment matters," adds Apple. "With Action mode on iPhone, they can capture smooth hand-held videos and reclaim the joy of filming their favorite moments — supported by accessibility features like Voice Control, which help them operate the camera and navigate their iPhone with ease."

"For someone like me, who's been using cameras for 30 years, it being an option again is kind of life-changing," said Brett.

Action mode is available on all iPhone 14 through iPhone 16 models, except for the iPhone 16e.

Article Link: Apple Shows How iPhone's Action Mode Helps People With Parkinson's

 

[Morod]

Now this is wonderful. Apple is doing some real good for people so afflicted. 👍

 

[russell_314]

It’s nice to see Apple making products that improve the quality of life for people!

 

[MAH11]

Wow! This is truly amazing. Just tried it on my iPhone.

 

[Dmoney77]

Apple is the best!

 

[Reuben Crees]

Apple today shared a touching video that highlights how the iPhone's Action mode allows for people with Parkinson's disease to record stable videos.

Parkinson's disease can cause hand tremors, which could ordinarily result in a hand-held video recording appearing shaky, but the Camera app's Action mode automatically stabilizes video recordings so that footage appears smooth.

"The simple act of filming can be challenging for people with Parkinson's," says Apple.

"For Brett, Bette, and Ellen, every moment matters," adds Apple. "With Action mode on iPhone, they can capture smooth hand-held videos and reclaim the joy of filming their favorite moments — supported by accessibility features like Voice Control, which help them operate the camera and navigate their iPhone with ease."

"For someone like me, who's been using cameras for 30 years, it being an option again is kind of life-changing," said Brett.

Action mode is available on all iPhone 14 through iPhone 16 models, except for the iPhone 16e.

Article Link: Apple Shows How iPhone's Action Mode Helps People With Parkinson's

I live there!!! I can’t believe St Agnes, Cornwall - Wheal Coats was mentioned! 🥶

 

[racerhomie]

Hope all these people continue leading amazing lives. And thanks to Apple for letting the man enjoy cameras again

 

[Apple_Robert]

Good videos. It is great when new tech can change lives for the better.

 

[JosephAW]

As you can see it’s difficult for someone to operate the Touch interface with the tremor, there is the ability to slow down the touch to only allow long presses before accepting but it’s not really practical.
My friend who has a tremor sends me shaky videos all the time but the other thing they’re not covered is there’s also a sound from shaking the device, that needs to be addressed.

 

[Mousse]

Apple highlights it as useful for people with Parkinson's, but really it's useful for everyone. I can never get a stable video unless I use a tripod or a gimbal.

I'm not ready to give up my camcorder for a phone though. SD cards are cheap and I like to keep all the videos I shoot, like in the VHS days.

 

[SteveJobs2.0]

They need a better sensor for this currently it only works well in bright scenes.

 

[jameswilby]

Love the little details like this in the software, can only imagine how impactful they are for the people who need them. Just hoping action mode will eventually do 4k, up from the current 2.8k!

 

[interstella]

They need a better sensor for this currently it only works well in bright scenes.

There is a low light setting though I can't say I've tried it so I have no idea how effective it is.

 

[red elma]

Very touching... keep the soul intact ...

 

[Hank001]

Just one thing though:

Instead of saying:
Siri, take a picture.
You'll need to say:
Siri, turn volume up.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/remotely-control-your-iphone-camera-no-apple-watch-needed.2457009/?post=33902793#post-33902727

 

[svish]

Good to see Apple in the health field and coming out with features that will really help people with their devices.