Code discovered in the always-on display's section of Android’s SystemUI references "Min Mode", which is seemingly a way for apps to use the AOD to display an ongoing process. Google Maps' directions ...

With last year's launch of the iPhone 14 Pro series, Apple introduced its first always-on display, and it has continued to improve the feature with subsequent updates to iOS 16. The first enhancement ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

Between burn-in risk, poor notifications, and constant distractions, the always-on display just isn’t worth it.

How to customize the always-on display for iPhone 14 Your email has been sent The iPhone 14 introduced an always-on display that had been rumored for years. The basic implementation that launched with ...

Apple is just days away from presenting iOS 17 for the first time, and new details are emerging about what’s in store for the next big update. According to Bloomberg, iOS 17 will bring new features to ...

I’ve really liked many of the Motorola phones I’ve used this year, from the excellent Motorola Razr Plus and Motorola Razr 40 to the interesting, but odd Motorola ThinkPhone. But I’m increasingly ...

Rajesh started following the latest happenings in the world of Android around the release of the Nexus One and Samsung Galaxy S. After flashing custom ROMs and kernels on his beloved Galaxy S, he ...

Google has confirmed that Wear OS 6 will offer media controls on a smartwatch’s always-on display. This will allow you to control your music playback without turning on your watch’s screen. It seems ...