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iPhone 14 Pro's Always-On Display Works With Apple Maps, Phone, Voice Memos, and Apple TV Remote

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iPhone 14 Pro reviews published earlier today have revealed some additional information about the device's optional always-on display mode.

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Always-on Apple Maps via Brian Tong​

In addition to the Lock Screen, the always-on display works with the Apple Maps, Phone, and Voice Memos apps, according to Brian Tong's review. In the Maps app, the map is hidden and only the directions, arrival time, and distance remaining are shown. In the Phone and Voice Memos apps, various parts of the interface are dimmed.

Tong demonstrated this functionality in his video below, starting at the 4:40 mark.


As noted by CNBC's Sofia Pitt, the always-on display also works with the virtual Apple TV Remote feature in Control Center, allowing it to be used in dimmed fashion without unlocking the iPhone. The remote feature works with all Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models, the third-generation Apple TV, and AirPlay 2-enabled smart TVs.

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Always-on Apple TV Remote in Control Center via CNBC's Sofia Pitt​

Some early reviews of the iPhone 14 Pro noted the always-on display has an impact on battery life, but it's not likely to be excessive given that the display ramps down to a low-power state with a 1Hz refresh rate when in always-on display mode. Nevertheless, the feature can be toggled off in the Settings app under Display & Brightness.

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max launch this Friday, with other new features including the Dynamic Island replacement for the notch, an upgraded rear camera system with a 48-megapixel primary lens, new Deep Purple and Space Black color options, and more.

(Thanks, Ian Zelbo!)

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What I am waiting to hear is what happens at night? Is it disabled by the Sleep Focus? It can't be tied to ambient lighting or that TV remote wouldn't work much of the time when the user is in "Theater Mode"
 
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Personally, it's worth it alone just for the Always-on Apple TV remote. I cannot count the amount of times I wish this had been a thing previously. Pretty much use the TV Remote option every night with my 12 Pro so this will be awesome..
 
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GMShadow said:
Yes, Focuses can turn off the display, as does placing it face down on a table, in a pocket, etc.
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Great! I put mine on my Anker 3in1 charger every night at bedtime. Don't want even the dimmed display glowing at me all night!
 
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Great! I put mine on my Anker 3in1 charger every night at bedtime. Don't want even the dimmed display glowing at me all night!
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Exactly this....I was sure Apple must have thought about that as part of the design. I use an Anker charger as well and the last thing I need is a glowing screen when I'm trying to fall asleep. The darker the better!
 
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MacRumors said:


iPhone 14 Pro reviews published earlier today have revealed some additional information about the device's optional always-on display mode.

iPhone-14-Pro-Always-On-Display-Apple-Maps.jpg

Always-on Apple Maps via Brian Tong​

In addition to the Lock Screen, the always-on display works with the Apple Maps, Phone, and Voice Memos apps, according to Brian Tong's review. In the Maps app, the map is hidden and only the directions, arrival time, and distance remaining are shown. In the Phone and Voice Memos apps, various parts of the interface are dimmed.

Tong demonstrated this functionality in his video below, starting at the 4:40 mark.


As noted by CNBC's Sofia Pitt, the always-on display also works with the virtual Apple TV Remote feature in Control Center, allowing it to be used in dimmed fashion without unlocking the iPhone. The remote feature works with all Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models, the third-generation Apple TV, and AirPlay 2-enabled smart TVs.

iPhone-Always-On-Display-Apple-TV-Remote.jpg

Always-on Apple TV Remote in Control Center via CNBC's Sofia Pitt​

Some early reviews of the iPhone 14 Pro noted the always-on display has an impact on battery life, but it's not likely to be excessive given that the display ramps down to a low-power state with a 1Hz refresh rate when in always-on display mode. Nevertheless, the feature can be toggled off in the Settings app under Display & Brightness.

iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max launch this Friday, with other new features including the Dynamic Island replacement for the notch, an upgraded rear camera system with a 48-megapixel primary lens, new Deep Purple and Space Black color options, and more.

(Thanks, Ian Zelbo!)

Article Link: iPhone 14 Pro's Always-On Display Works With Apple Maps, Phone, Voice Memos, and Apple TV Remote
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Where’s the article and blog post from Ming-Chi Kuo about how this iPhone is the most lackluster pre order in apples iPhone history.
 
Okay these implementations of the AOD are pretty cool and useful! I wonder if third party developers can tap into this?

I do wish the AOD had the option to go darker, closer to what Android devices do. I don’t always want to see my wallpaper - and it does feel like at times this won’t go as dark as I am going to want it to
 
Okay, I was ambivalent about the AOD before because I always have my watch on me, but these are fantastic uses for the tech and in the case of something like maps will help save battery by dimming the active map display and just showing the next direction. Very smart of Apple!
 
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Oh no. I was actually planning to save money and stick with my 13 Pro but always on remote is so tempting to upgrade. It would be the first meaningful quality of life improvement for my iPhone use in a long time.
 
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This is huge! Glad to see this already expanding beyond the lock screen. I'm surprised Apple didn't feature this functionality at the event! I wonder if this functionality can be used by third party apps too (though I can't think of any good candidates for this right now).
 
FINALY, No more missing exits for me lolol, it sucked when you had to keep tapping the screen, i prefer the iphone screen over the CarPlay for some reason since it’s more turn based accurate
 
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