iPhone 15 and Detection Mode

By Chamomile, 7 October, 2023

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Apple Hardware and Compatible Accessories

Hi all.

I'm thinking of possibly upgrading my 12 Pro to the 15 (the 15 Pro is just a bit too expensive).

I know the 15 doesn't have the Light IR sensor so I wouldn't be able to use People Detection or Door Detection. I never really used those features on my 12 Pro because I hate juggling my cane, mini guide, and phone when out and about.

But would the 15 be able to use the Text Detection feature? I find this better than Seeing AI.

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By Dave Nason on Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 14:56

Member of the AppleVis Editorial Team

I believe that Apple have said that you need Lidar, i.e. a Pro iPhone to use text detection.
This is of course ridiculous, but there you go. Personally I find Seeing AI as good if not better anyway.

By Chamomile on Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 14:56

Bit frustrating. And yeah, I find the Detection features a bit laggy. I'm just not a big fan of Seeing AI and how it'll suddenly stop reading, I much prefer Google Lookout, but well... that's Android...