The
iPhone 14 Pro et 14 Pro Max feature a handful of flashy software changes, like the Dynamic Island to display system alerts and a screen always on (Always-On Display) highly anticipated.
This last feature is not really new. For years, Android devices have had a permanent display which displays essential information when the screen is off. We see a black screen with the time, date and sometimes icons for notifications. But the version of the iPhone has a peculiarity unique to Apple.
A permanent display that’s a bit too flashy
The iPhone 14 Pro’s always-on display shows the time and date (plus widgets) on a darkened version of the wallpaper instead of a black screen. Sometimes it looks like the phone is just unlocked. If Apple deserves kudos for finding a way to make the always-on display look almost identical to the normal lock screen, there is a problem. Some users want an always-on display that is more discreet and does not attract attention. And iOS 16.2 is the answer.
The beta version of iOS 16.2, Apple’s next iPhone software update, now includes controls that allow you to disable wallpaper when always-on display is active. This means you can finally have a solid black background for always-on display of your iPhone, without changing your lock screen photo.
If you want to try it, go to SettingsPress on Display and Brightness and choose Always on. From there, you will see options to show wallpaper or notifications. If you disable the option Show wallpaperyou will get a black always-on display.
A problem of autonomy
In our tests, using the always-on display on the iPhone 14 Pro did not decrease battery life. But some people have had the opposite experience. For those who have experienced battery life issues, change lock screen by a solid black background could solve them. Generally speaking, our tests also showed that the iPhone 14 series has a shorter battery life than the iPhone 13 series.
The iOS 16.2 update is currently in beta and a final version will likely be available in this month of December,
according to Mark Gurman Bloomberg.
CNET.com article adapted by CNET France