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The rumor about the new generation of iPhone 14 Pro is booming. The phones are expected to be introduced in September 2022. Additionally, the models have been suspected for some time to feature an always-on display (AOD). Rumors that Apple would like to equip the future Pro series with such a screen have been around for a long time. The code contained in the betas of iOS 16 seems to confirm the claims on this subject. Although the feature appears to have been in the works for years, Apple analyst Mark Gurman thinks it makes more sense now that it introduces a specific lock screen change.
New: Lock screen widgets
As the name suggests, always-on display always shows something on the screen, even when it’s idle, such as the clock. No unlocking or tapping of the device is required. This feature is widely used in Android phones. In the latest issue of his “Power On” newsletter for Bloomberg, Mark Gurman writes that Apple plans to use an AOD in combination with iOS 16’s lock screen widgets for the new iPhone 14 Pro. It’s reminiscent of the company’s smaller display that graces the wrists of Apple fans: Like the Apple Watch, the new iPhone will display widgets showing weather, calendar, stock prices, activities and more. data. During this time, the screen operates at a low brightness and low frame rate, which Gurman says saves battery power. Users should also have the option to enable or disable always-on display in iPhone settings. reports MacRumors.
Apple iPad Rumors
Regarding the iPad, Gurman thinks a new entry-level model with A14 and 5G connectivity will be released in the fall of 2022 – with USB-C connection. The iPad Pro line is expected to be refreshed later in 2022. The 11-inch and 12.9-inch models will likely get M2 chips that work with Apple’s new Stage Manager. This software enables the use of flexible windows in iPadOS. If the function is activated, up to four applications can be displayed on the screen at the same time. They rest on top of each other and can be pushed back and forth. Gurman also expects Apple to release an even bigger iPad model in a year or two. The screen of this device could be 14-15 inches, which is a significant increase from the 12.9-inch model.
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