Turn your iPhone into a bedside clock with this surprisingly useful new feature in iOS 17
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(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
The full capabilities ofiOS 17were shown off at this year’sWWDCwith a long list of new features. One feature mentioned didn’t really stand out to me at the time but since downloading the public beta last month, it’s been one of my favourites.
The feature obviously works best on the iPhone 14 Pro andiPhone 14 Pro Max, as they provide the always-on display, but it will show on other phones as well. This feature does suggest we could be seeing alliPhone 15models with always-on displays, but that is yet to be confirmed.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
On the right there’s a calendar view, weather, calendar or reminders. You can also add other widget options to both sides with a long press on the current widget and then using the + button, much like widgets you can get to when swiping right on the main screen normally.
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The final theme is a full-screen clock. There are five main designs, selectable with a swipe up and down, and you can customise most of them, in so much as you can change the colours.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
I also think this mode will have potential for iPadOS 17 to do something similar when youriPadis charging. That really could turn your iPad into a smart home display. If someone hasn’t built a stand that can combine a HomePod Mini and an iPad for charging, they should do so quickly.
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