Last Updated on May 25, 2022 by srinivas
If there’s one feature that’s been noticeably absent from iPhones in recent years, it’s an always-on display. But a new report suggests it’s finally on its way.
Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, reported that this year he “expects” Apple to use an LPTO display that lowers the refresh rate to 1 Hz when not in use. That’s even lower than the iPhone 13’s OLED screen, which drops to 10 Hz.
A lower refresh rate is critical to preserving battery life because the faster a screen refreshes, the less battery it uses. For example, the Apple Watch, which has an always-on display to show a watch face since the Series 5, can lower the refresh rate from 60 Hz to 1 Hz to save battery when the always-on display is visible. .
A standard feature on Android phones, an always-on display would allow the iPhone to display basic stats such as the time, date, and notifications when the screen is off. It traditionally displays white text against a completely black screen, although some implementations use color. Rumor has it that Apple has been experimenting with an always-on display for years, but the technology has yet to be implemented on a device other than the Apple Watch.
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