Apple finally introduced the Always-on-Display functionality with the iPhone 14 Pro models, and the Cupertino company decided to do something different with the AOD by dimming the screen but keeping all other contents on full display. Now, with the latest iOS 16.2 Beta 3 release, Apple is bringing some welcome AOD improvements to iPhone 14 Pro phones. Here are the details.
Apple recently released the iOS 16.2 Beta 3 update, which brings plenty of bug fixes and some improvements (via MacRumors). The beta build also introduces new Always On Display customization options for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. It adds the ability to hide the wallpaper and disable notifications.
As mentioned, Apple’s approach to AOD is very different from that of the Android pack. The latter chooses to dim everything on the display and only show the clock and some notifications in black and white. While the former shows the time, widgets, a dimmed version of the wallpaper, and even artwork if the user is listening to something.
However, iPhone 14 Pro users will now be able to disable the wallpaper and switch to a black screen while in AOD mode. The display will still show the time, date, and any widgets users have set. Furthermore, notifications can now be turned off, ensuring a cleaner AOD experience.
The update is currently available for those who are in the Developer Program, and new users will have to pay a small fee to be a part of it. A public beta build is also expected to be released very soon, which will allow you to try all-new features without paying anything.
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