Apple's new high-end phones, including an always-on display, have been reviewed, offering a more detailed look at them.
The reviews confirm that the always-on display only displays a tinted version of a user's Lock Screen wallpaper, and Live Activities, if any are active. It's not possible for users to modify the always-on display, such as whether it shows a dark wallpaper or a black background.
The always-on display can be disabled completely from within the display and brightness section of the settings. We will have to wait a few weeks before we know if the always-on display has an effect on battery life.
The new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max feature variable refresh rates, which is more power efficient than previous models. The always-on display in the iPhone 14 Pro is powered by a number of power-saving features. In order to limit the impact of the always-on display on battery life, the iPhone 14 Pro prerenders individual frames for elements that predictably change, such as the time, and feeds them to the always-on display when appropriate, according to a new report.
The always-on display on the iPhone 14 Pro will be disabled when a user leaves the room if they wear an Apple Watch with the phone.
By disabling the always-on display when a user leaves the room, the iPhone 14 Pro saves battery life and protects privacy as the display doesn't show a user's wallpaper andwidget when they're not present.