iOS 17's StandBy Mode Turns a Charging iPhone Into a Home Hub

[furbzv1]

and it crashed already for me lol

 

[adrianlondon]

I hope you can set the brightness of the clock and such to barely above zero, so you can read it in a pitch black room but it won't bug your eyes. I've never been able to find a real world clock that lets you set it dim enough, so I just forego having a bedside clock completely and ask siri what time it is.

Just tested this on my iPhone 11.

It dims the display depending on how dark the room is. Whether that gets dark enough for you - I don't know.

 

[sza]

This is the only useful feature in iOS 17.

 

[peter321564]

We could need this feature for iPads as well!

 

[robgz]

This will reduce the OLED life dramatically.

 

[azentropy]

My prediction: this will come to iPads next year.

This reminds me of exhibition mode from webOS.

Probably, but I think the greatest use (at least for me) would be to repurpose older iPads. I have a couple of Air 2's that still in good shape but of course aren't going to get new iPad OS updates. I had previous looked for an "App" that does something like that, but didn't find anything to my liking.

 

[Florpy]

I see a playdate peeking in the background. I didn’t know anyone, media or otherwise, had them yet.

The PlayDate has been shipping for over a year now. I’ve got one myself. It's okay, I use it less than I had hoped.

 

[BBuff]

Anyone know what stand they were using in the keynote?

I'm pretty sure it's this - https://www.twelvesouth.com/products/forte-for-iphone

I have this one and it's great.

 

[thejoshuabradshaw]

One of the top features for me of the day. I hope there is a version of Carplay UI for this.

 

[thejoshuabradshaw]

I'm pretty sure it's this - https://www.twelvesouth.com/products/forte-for-iphone

I have this one and it's great.

That's what I was looking for. Thanks! They have it confirmed on this site now: https://www.twelvesouth.com/

 

[thejadedmonkey]

Do you have one? Just want to hear your thoughts or feedback. I’m thinking of picking one up.

It looks nice. You can get something similar off Amazon for less than $15 though.

 

[monchrumors]

Work with earlier iOS? Could set up a 5s with displayed alarm - sweet...

 

[mudflap]

The dumbest thing I've seen in years.

If this is the dumbest thing you've seen in years, you haven't been paying attention to the world's current state of affairs.

 

[Tozovac]

Ugh - Apple, c'mon! Needing an always on display seems unnecessary if it's connected to power.

#upgradebait
#isometimeshateapplemarketing

 

[Ralfi]

Now that's a great idea, Apple.

Everything in this article was reading so well, until the last paragraph......😞

 

[Stromos]

Real question does this work on any magnetic wireless charger. I have a ton of the Anker Powerwave stands at work and home.

Edit: my own research is leaning towards no. MagSafe has a NFC chip that the Anker devices don’t have. I purposely got the Anker devices because I didn’t want the higher wattage for stands that hold my device all day. The Anker stands are 40 bucks (not on sale) the NFC chips in the certified stands drive up the cost because Apple. Would cost a fortune to replace them all (I own 5 stands). The Anker Certified stand is what like 150 bucks? Yeah not dropping 750 bucks on chargers.

 

[McWetty]

This was probably the most exciting thing about iOS for me. The only let down is that it’s not in iPadOS (yet). Do the new iPads have MagSafe? Would be awesome to have an iPad on a charge stand showing info in the kitchen.

 

[aednichols]

I hope you can set the brightness of the clock and such to barely above zero, so you can read it in a pitch black room but it won't bug your eyes. I've never been able to find a real world clock that lets you set it dim enough, so I just forego having a bedside clock completely and ask siri what time it is.

I accidentally found the perfect dim clock a while back, try it and you will not be disappointed.

"DreamSky Compact Digital Alarm Clock with USB Charging Port, 0-100% Brightness Dimmer"

 

[dawnrazor]

I like this feature….. it might make me keep my phone beside my bed… but that’s something I’m kinda happy I don’t do already… I like not sleeping right beside my phone… but I like this feature… I guess a deep dive into Focus settings will help… wait and see I guess…

 

[svish]

Great feature. Looking forward to trying it out.

 

[dz5b609]

Ugh - Apple, c'mon! Needing an always on display seems unnecessary if it's connected to power.

Probably a burn-in risk, the 14's pro display have more sophisticated solutions to deal with that.

 

[timeislove]

"Home Hub" was written in title cases.

does it mean a hub for Homekit?

usually only homepod or ipad could do.

 

[adrianlondon]

Work with earlier iOS? Could set up a 5s with displayed alarm - sweet...

Of course not. It's an iOS 17 feature.

 

[Smartass]

Ugh - Apple, c'mon! Needing an always on display seems unnecessary if it's connected to power.

They're probably saving that feature for the new iPhone...

 

[hsoj1006]

So will this only work with MagSafe charger?