iOS 16 Always on Display Supported Devices

iOS 16 had its first public version launched on 11th July 2022. Since then, it’s been quite a journey to the complete public version launch. We can see some incredible game-changing enhancements with the all-new iOS 16.  All those personalized lock-screen, focus filters, and everything give it an astonishing shape. However, one feature that specifically caught the user’s attention is the Always On Display functionality. A functionality that has been there for Android phones for quite some time now can finally be seen in an iOS device after a long wait.

Always On-Display is a function that simply makes the wallpaper on your lock screen darker and tinted than a regular screen. In simpler terms, it is more like a photo filter that could be applied to any wallpaper the user wishes to keep. And this darker version of wallpaper always remains on until you get your screen into work. The AOD feature was first introduced in the Apple Watch Series 5 and all its later versions. Fortunately, it now seems like it has made its way to iPhones too along with the launch of iOS 16.

iOS 16 Always on Display Supported Devices

The always-on-display feature was first introduced on the Apple Watch Series 5 back in 2019. However, with the release of iOS 16, it has finally come to iPhones as well. As of now, the functionality is only available on the iPhone 14 Pro models, i.e., iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.

The higher-end iPhone 14 models come with OLED LTPO ProMotion displays. The refresh rates of these screens can vary from as low as 1Hz to a maximum of 120Hz. Since the refresh rates can fall such low, iPhone 14 Pro models are able to show a much darker version of the wallpaper with considering battery optimization. The best part is it displays all essential information like weather, time, and recent notification on your display without even having to tap on it. Moreover, it works on any wallpaper and not just with Apple’s own backgrounds.