Gurman: iPhone 14 Pro to Feature Always-On Display Showing iOS 16's New Lock Screen Widgets

[MacRumors]

iPhone 14 Pro models are widely expected to feature always-on displays that allow users to view glanceable information without having to tap to wake the screen. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman said the feature will include support for iOS 16's new Lock screen widgets for weather, fitness, and more.

"Like the Apple Watch, the iPhone 14 Pro will be able to show widgets displaying weather, calendars, stocks, activities and other data while the screen remains at a low brightness and frame rate," wrote Gurman. "And there will be a setting—also like the Apple Watch—that keeps sensitive data from appearing on the lock screen for all to see."

The always-on display will also likely be able to show the time, date, and unread notifications indicator. In line with the Apple Watch, which has featured an always-on display mode since the Series 5, it is likely that Apple will give users the option to enable or disable the always-on display on iPhone 14 Pro models via the Settings app.

As mentioned by Gurman, the iPhone 14 Pro's always-on display mode should preserve battery life with a combination of lower brightness and a low refresh rate. Introduced on iPhone 13 Pro models, ProMotion allows the display to drop as low as 10Hz when idle, and display industry analyst Ross Young expects that iPhone 14 Pro models will likely be able to drop down to as low as 1Hz like the Apple Watch for further power efficiency.

Apple will likely unveil its iPhone 14 lineup around September as usual, barring any major supply chain disruptions. Only the Pro and Pro Max models are expected to feature always-on displays, but the feature could trickle down to standard models in the future.

Gurman also said Apple is planning a new Mac mini with an M2 Pro chip, a new Apple TV with an A14 chip, a revamped HomePod with an S8 chip, and more.

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[dumastudetto]

Sold!

Take my money, Apple!!!

Seriously, I can't wait to get my hands on iPhone 14 Pro Max.

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Before his morning coffee, Gurman's first thought is; "How can I state the obvious but sound like an informant? 🤔"

 

[dominiongamma]

Sold!

Take my money, Apple!!!

Seriously, I can't wait to get my hands on iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Too bad no usb c sadly

 

[SamRyouji]

Unsurprised to see this. The AOD was destined to be available the day they showed the new lock screen. All the designs and typographies seems fit and optimised to be in AOD mode.

 

[dumastudetto]

Too bad no usb c sadly

Could be, not important either way.

 

[Joe Rossignol]

Before his morning coffee, Gurman's first thought is; "How can I state the obvious but sound like an informant? 🤔"

Sure, in a vacuum this is obvious and could be predicted by anyone following the iOS 16 reveal, but let's also remember that this is the same person who simultaneously reported that the next Apple TV will have an A14 chip and 4GB of RAM, and that a new HomePod with the same S8 chip as the Apple Watch Series 8 is in the works, and shared internal codenames for both products. It's not like he is some random person making up stuff.

It's nice to have actual confirmation that Apple is planning this feature, even if it already seems quite obvious now.

 

[The Game 161]

Looking forward to the always on display. Having weather, battery % would be useful to have Without needing to touch your phone

 

[Ultramove69]

An always on display is long overdue. I’m excited to upgrade!

 

[Ashbash75]

Wonder if Apple will do a windowed case, like for the Samsung S5?

 

[realdangerdan]

It’s incredibly obvious at this point. I’ll be trading my 12 for a 14 Pro

 

[biracialfamily91]

This might be the push to get me to upgrade my 12 PM.

Hopefully, this doesn’t drain too much battery. Otherwise, I might turn it off.

 

[w5jck]

Before his morning coffee, Gurman's first thought is; "How can I state the obvious but sound like an informant? 🤔"

Unfortunately the MacRumors editors seem to be in luv with him though. I think at least 90% of the rumors they publish are just pure guesses and speculations. I get a kick out of how the mindless folks here about buy into these unfounded guesses nearly every time though.

 

[jz0309]

Unfortunately the MacRumors editors seem to be in luv with him though. I think at least 90% of the rumors they publish are just pure guesses and speculations. I get a kick out of how the mindless folks here about buy into these unfounded guesses nearly every time though.

Yep, agreed… throw it at the wall and see what sticks

 

[contacos]

Makes sense. I have deactivated them again on my 12 Pro Max as I figured I literally spent no time on the Lockscreen. Makes more sense when u see it at all times without waking the phone

 

[scrapesleon]

Finally time to upgrade boys 😎

 

[Octavius8]

Small correction to the article: IPhone 13 Pro’s Promotion display CAN’T go as low as 1Hz, at most 10Hz. That makes the always on display not feasible for the 13 Pro phones.

 

[Phone Junky]

Can't wait for the "Battery life sucks with always on display" threads.

 

[Joe Rossignol]

Small correction to the article: IPhone 13 Pro’s Promotion display CAN’T go as low as 1Hz, at most 10Hz. That makes the always on display not feasible for the 13 Pro phones.

Thanks. I fixed this! I'm getting too ahead of myself. iPhone 14 Pro rumored to go as low as 1Hz.

 

[NewBench]

So the 14 Pro has the following over the standard 14 if the rumours are true:

- 120hz screen
- Always on display
- Pinhole/capsule (14 keeps the notch)
- A16 chip (normal 14 getting a variation of the A15)
- Better camera (as always)
- More premium build quality (as always)

Unless the standard 14 is going to be considerably cheaper (i.e. $300/$400+), Apple REALLY need to bump the spec/features of the regular 14. Should have at least the 120hz display.

 

[anthogag]

Gurman needs to speculate about a titanium chassis for 14 Pro Max.

 

[fbr$]

iPhone 14 Pro models are widely expected to feature always-on displays...

Good, I'll buy a few bands and use the iPhone 14 Pro as a watch on my wrist. 😄

 

[jbc25]

I think at least 90% of the rumors they publish are just pure guesses and speculations.

Sounds like pure guessing and speculation on your part.

 

[one more]

Looking forward to the always on display. Having weather, battery % would be useful to have Without needing to touch your phone

Ironically, showing that battery % all the time will be draining that very battery faster.

 

[jman240]

I have a feeling this won’t be coming to the 13 pro which is kind of a bummer. Guess for me it might finally be time to go all in on always on and upgrade my aging Apple Watch 4 at the same time.