Since all you have to do is tap the screen to see it, no thanks. I’ll go without the battery drain.
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iPhone X Always On Display [Merged]
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This is iOS. All you can do is hope.
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There has been speculation that Apple will eventually use the OLED screen in an always on mode for notifcations - which would include a clock.
When or if that happens, all you have to do is look at your screen.
PS. Power draw for OLED always on screens is minimal.
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Apple hasn't fully embraced the capabilities of an OLED display. Why do notifications still have to power on the entire screen, including the background? This could be a huge battery saver and I'm hoping OLED is in the forefront of their mind in the next iOS major release.
Wouldn't want to eat into those apple watch sales figures now would we?
Here is an app you can use for "always on." I have it and it works well.
Firing on all cylinders today sir!
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I want a supermodel wife and I never want to get old or die.
Fanboys will say they don't want it until Apple puts it on the iPhone. It's very handy especially when your phone is not in arms reach. When in a meeting and my Note 8 is laying on the table, I just look at it to get the time. No need to double tap the screen. Battery drain is negligible because it doesn't use the whole screen which is the beauty of OLED displays. Like someone stated, Apple needs to get on the ball with notifications. Not sure why the whole screen has to turn on just for a notification. I guess when Apple does it, they will do it right?
I don't think the facilitator would appreciate me interrupting with "Hey Siri! What time is it?" lol might as well say "when is this damn meeting going to end?"If you are in a meeting and your phone is not close to view, ask Siri.
You can put AOD on a schedule so it automatically disables after a certain time and come back on when you want. Also, utilize DND on a schedule so notifications don't display in the middle of the night. Not sure what the music controls have to do with AOD. You saying you had music controls on the AOD? You also don't have to wake your phone to see the the artist and track because it's right there on the AOD.
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It is a nice feature on the S8. At a glance, I can see the time, whether I have one (or more) work emails, personal emails, snapchats, texts, etc.
And battery drain is negligible.
And battery drain is negligible.
LOL! Can't imagine what you'd do with the clock app I use at night. My 6s+ screen is on all night because of that app.
Pro tip: Don't buy an alarm clock or let your cable box or DVR display the clock at night.
You leave the screen on all night? does the phone heat up?LOL! Can't imagine what you'd do with the clock app I use at night. My 6s+ screen is on all night because of that app.
Pro tip: Don't buy an alarm clock or let your cable box or DVR display the clock at night.
Not to my knowledge. I've never felt any heat.
I've used Alarm Clock for Me (called My Alarm Clock when I first installed it) since Christmas 2011 and it's the only app running at night.
Alarm Clock for Me (originally called My Alarm Clock).
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-alarm-clock/id749125114
There is a free version, but like all free versions it has ads.
Nah. That's subjective. Some people prefer pop and some people find realistic color boring and dull. When I watch movies, I like my movies to pop out at me unlike soap operas that have drab colors.