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iPhone 13 Pro Max Always on display
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Probably not since Apple deems it a feature of a LTPO tech similar to the Apple watch.
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How LTPO Gives the Apple Watch an Always-On Display
Apple was a bit vague on how a new display technology allowed for an always-on watchface. We break down the electronics behind the Watch-face.
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No, as AOD is a hardware feature more than a software feature. Just like when it was released for the S6.
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You need new hardware for this feature. Sure you can put always on, in an older phone but then you will get permanent screen burn in and massive class action lawsuits. That would be beyond foolish.
What new hardware would you need? Please elaborate.
Current screens in Pros tick every box needed for ‘always on’ feature.
Battery drain will likely be depending on brightness level and how much information you want to display.
they don't ,13 pro max has LTPO which can go down to 10hz which phones have running it now just fine. Apple just don't want it on a display anything above 1hz basically like the apple watch
At this point everyone should know if you want all features at once go to android.
It will be less polished but you will get the kitchen sink.
AOD can work even on an iPhone 11. Apple makes choices for its consumers.
It will be less polished but you will get the kitchen sink.
AOD can work even on an iPhone 11. Apple makes choices for its consumers.
For those who are saying an Always On Display needs a 1hz display. Have any phones before 2016 had a 1hz display? If not, why couldn't Apple have an AoD on every phone that has an OLED panel?
I’m sure it will for obvious reasons. I’m not interested in using it personally as I don’t need information always visible on my lock screen. Hopefully it will be a feature that can be deactivated. For those that need it, it will be a great option no doubt.
This "feature" is a function of variable resolution. In other words, hardware not software. If it does happen, it'll be exclusive to the new device.
It will likely work the way the always on screen works on the Apple Watch Series 7.
You can toggle it on and off, set brightness and choose what information that the screens displays.