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[Hiru & iPad](https://knowledge.irisbond.com/en/hiru-ipad?hsLang=en) 3. [iPadOS](https://knowledge.irisbond.com/en/hiru-ipad?hsLang=en#ipados) # Snap to Item and Auto-Hide ## What is new in iPadOS 17? Apple is coming up with a game-changer in the eye-tracking industry! Don't miss the Snap to Item function and Auto Hide! ### **Why are these two features so essential? ** ### **Snap to item:![Snap to item (1)](https://knowledge.irisbond.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Snap%20to%20item%20(1).gif?width=283&height=503&name=Snap%20to%20item%20(1).gif)** The “**Snap to item**” feature converts supported buttons into a "magnetic" cell in which the cursor and the information visible on the screen are drawn. When looking at a cell with fit to element, the cursor "disappears" and becomes a highlight of the entire cell, adjusting to the size and shape of the cell. This feature is **beneficial to all types of gaze users**, and creates a "made for gaze" feel in every application in which it is used. It stabilizes the eye experience and eliminates distractions from cursor movement, providing a more natural and positive experience, more precise control of all spaces, and enabling the use of applications that were previously limited by previous integration. Users have a much more positive and **satisfying experience** due to the increased fluidity of use. See how to set Snap to Item up: [here](https://knowledge.irisbond.com/en/ipad/ipados17/snap-to-item?hsLang=en) ### **Auto-Hide:![2024\_05\_Auto-Hide Stars](https://knowledge.irisbond.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024_05_Auto-Hide%20Stars.gif?width=250&height=444&name=2024_05_Auto-Hide%20Stars.gif)** Auto-hide makes the cursor invisible for a set amount of time. This ensures that the user is not distracted while reading, watching videos or playing the game. It is recommended for **all beginners** to avoid drafting the cursor. When playing games, we found the Auto-Hide feature to be very useful. Take a close look at the image on the right. With the Auto-Hide function turned off, the cursor is always visible, which can be distracting and disruptive. However, when the **Auto-Hide feature is activated**, users are not bothered by the cursor at all. After focusing on a specific point for a moment, the pointer will appear, and the dwell time will start counting until you perform a click and the star appears in this specific case. 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