StandBy will turn your iPhone into an always-on display when charging. | Image by Dan Siefert / The Verge
Apple has announced StandBy — a new feature that turns the iPhone into a sort of smart display when it’s docked on its side. The company announced this new trick onstage at WWDC 2023 while debuting iOS 17, which is expected to arrive this fall.
StandBy comes with iOS 17 and kicks in automatically when your iPhone is charging and horizontal. It’s designed to be seen from a distance and can display the time, Apple Home controls, the weather, Apple app smart stacks, and other features. At night, StandBy adapts the screen to lowlight, taking on a red tone to help you sleep.
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StandBy can adapt to low light to work as a nighttime clock.
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