Accessibility Option in iOS 7 Lets You Control Devices with Head Movements

Remember when we thought that mere touch controls were cool? That sounds so last century in relation to the revelation that the beta for iOS 7 supports the ability to control iPhones by simply moving your head from left to right.
The feature was discovered by a anonymous tipster over at 9to5 Mac under the Accessibility section of Settings. Based on their findings, you can set the left or right head motions to activate Siri or act as the Home button. Going deeper, you can also use it to simulate tapping, adjust the volume of the device, or open the notification center. MacRumors emphasized using the setting with caution, however, as activating it disables the standard touch-based input.
9to5 Mac found the actual process of scrolling through menu options a little annoying, but as they mentioned in passing, it's likely that these settings are meant for users with disabilities rather than average consumers. That's impressive in itself, however, and it's quite likely that the technology could be included in games and similar apps. In addition, the option's but another milestone on Apple's impressive track record for accessibility, which previously manifested itself in options such as screen magnification and VoiceOver.
The news comes on the heels of yesterday's discovery (again, by 9to5 Mac) that iOS 7 will also feature blink and smile detection for photos apps. With new features being revealed almost every day, we're excited to learn what else Apple's hiding under iOS 7's hood.
(Image source: MacRumors)

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