Apple has added the “Always-On-Display (AOD)” function to the iPhone 14 Pro series, allowing users to grasp the time, gadgets and some real-time updates at a glance on the new lock screen. However, what was not mentioned at the press conference is that “Always Display” also supports applications such as Apple Maps, phone calls, voice memos, and Apple TV remote controls.
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Something not mentioned at the press conference: iPhone 14 Pro’s “Always Display” supports Apple Maps, Phone, Voice Memos, Apple TV remote control and other applications
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, launched at Apple’s autumn new product launch this year, added “Dynamic Island” and the “Always-On Display” function that redefines AOD (Always-On Display). Apple’s “Always-On Display” will be turned off when the screen is facing down on the desktop or placed in a pocket to save power.
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In addition to showing the time, gadgets and other real-time updates on the lock screen, “Always Show” comes from Brian Tong The iPhone 14 Pro review video also reveals more app support. The first is that when navigating, Apple Maps can still display navigation tips, estimated arrival time, required time and distance information after locking the screen.
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The actual effect of switching Apple Maps to “Always Display” is as follows:
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In addition, the voice memo also supports a permanent display interface. When the screen enters the lock screen during recording, the permanent display will turn to black and the name, time and recording seconds can still be displayed.
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The effect of voice memo when entering “Always on Display”:
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In addition, when talking on the phone, switching to “Always Display” will dim the buttons on the screen, and the name of the call partner will be more obvious:
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The conversion process of the phone in “always on display”:
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iPhone can control Apple TV or smart TVs compatible with AirPlay 2, according to foreign media CNBC The report also mentioned that “Always Display” can support the Apple TV Remote function. Even if the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max (or subsequent models that support “Always Display”) is locked, the iPhone can still be used as an Apple TV, a smart TV remote control compatible with AirPlay 2.
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Brian Tong also showed that the iPhone 14 Pro and Galaxy S22 Ultra enter the “Always-On Display (AOD)” effect in a no-light environment. It can be seen that compared to the AOD of other Android phones such as the Galaxy S22 Ultra, it will directly switch to an AOD version interface with a completely black background, simple time information, and notification icons. iOS 16 on the iPhone 14 Pro The “Always Display” series will gradually dim the original screen until the time and gadget screens are retained.
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full video
For the introduction paragraph of iPhone 14 Pro’s “Always Display”, you can jump directly toVideo 04:41 segment (click here to go)：
https://youtu.be/B0M1ijMPE0s?t=281
Source: KOCPC Chinese