What is the technology used in iOS 11 settings migration (moving blue dots / particles pattern / animated QR code?)
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During the setup of a new iPhone 8 / iPhone 8 Plus / iPhone X, there is a step for migrating the settings from another iOS 11 device.
On the old device, it says:
> # Set Up New iPhone
> Use your Apple ID "xxx@xxx.com" to set up your new iPhone.
On the new device, it says:
> # Quick Start
> If you have an iPhone or iPad running iOS 11, bring it nearby to sign in automatically.
>
> If you want, you can also set up this iPhone manually.
After tapping "Continue" on the old device, on the old device, it says:
> # Hold Your New iPhone Up to the Camera
> Position the pattern in the circle
On the new device, it says:
> # Waiting for Other iPhone...
> Position this image in the frame of your other iPhone.
A pattern of moving blue dots appears in the new device, as shown in this picture:
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2017/06/05/automatic-setup-feature-ios-11/
And in this video:
https://youtu.be/tHxhZu97pXc
I believe it works like QR code, but it is not. Does anybody know what the name of this technology is?
Asked by Siu Ching Pong -Asuka Kenji-
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Oct 9, 2017, 02:45 PM
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