The iPhone 14 Pro’s always-on screen goes beyond the lock screen and is available in multiple apps.
One of the coolest new features of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is the always-on display, or Always-On display. A function present on Android for many years, but which Apple has adapted in its own way by implementing many functions beyond the time display and notifications.
After the arrival of the new models, it was discovered that the always-on screen of the iPhone 14 Pro goes far beyond a dimmed lock screen. This is a feature that can also be found in other applications such as Maps, phone, voice memos, or Apple TV remote.
iPhone 14 Pro’s always-on display is packed with features
A permanent screen that goes much further
Usually the Always-On screen of current smartphones it just shows the time and some additional data when we lock our device. But Apple has shown that the The always-on screen of the iPhone 14 Pro goes much furthereven displaying wallpaper and notifications, but with minimal brightness.
However, we now know that this feature is available in other apps. For example, if we start a route in the Maps application and lock the device, we will see certain directions on the screen even if it is locked. Only you will see directions, arrival time and remaining distance to your destination. An interesting way to save battery on a long trip.
Here’s what Maps looks like with the always-on display feature. Via Brian Tong
Another example is the application Voice memos, which will continue to work when the screen is off and show some details like the recording time we have. Likewise, the always-on display works during phone calls, although in this case it only makes sense if we use hands-free.
There is also another interesting application that works in permanent mode: Apple TV Remote. It is true that it is a much less used app since it only allows control apple tv from iphone, but best of all is what it entails. This app displays the controls for the Apple TV remote, and when the screen goes dark, these can still be used.
Of course we are before deep functionality and attention to detail, as on the other hand Apple always does. They may have been late, but they have the best Always-On display on the market.
