Interactive explainers

The small machines inside the devices you carry

Each page is one part, drawn as a working machine you can turn, drag and take apart.

• Apple WatchDigital CrownHow turning a tiny knurled wheel scrolls a list, one stripe at a time.
• iPhoneMagSafeHow a ring of magnets pulls a charger into the one spot where it charges best.
• AirPods ProNoise cancellationHow a microphone and a speaker cancel the hum of a train.Coming soon
• iPhoneTaptic EngineHow a weight on a spring makes a glass slab feel like it clicks.Coming soon
• iPhoneCamera stabilizationHow a moving sensor keeps a photo sharp while your hand shakes.Coming soon