It is possible that Apple is planning to bring always-on display to its high-end phones.

A new "Sleep" state is added to the default wallpaper in the latest version of the operating system. The "Sleep" mode is a darker version of the wallpaper that is better suited to be displayed on an always on display. The "Sleep" state is a photo filter that can be applied to any image the user chooses to use for their always-on display.

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There is a clownfish wallpaper next to the normal state.

According to 9to5Mac, it appears that Apple will duplicate the behavior found on the Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Series 5 and later with an always on display shows a darker and more faint version of the watch face until the wrist is raised, so similarly, the iPhone 14 Pro could show a darker version of the wallpaper until turned on.

The new "Sleep" state will allow users to see remnants of their wallpaper and information even when their display is not in use. According to Mark Gurman, the always-on display will only be available in the higher-end models of the Apple device.

It will be possible to have an always-on display on the iPhone 14 Pro, thanks to the more advanced displays. ProMotion technology allows the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max to go as high as 120 and as low as 10. The energy efficiency will be improved by the lower refresh rate on the iPhone 14 Pro series.

One of the big changes rumored to be coming to the iPhone 14 Pro lineup is an always-on display, as well as a replacement of the notch with a pill-shaped and hole-punch cutout, a 48MP rear camera, and more. Everything you need to know about the iPhone 14 Pro lineup can be found in our summary.