With the iPhone X, Apple needs to hop on the Always-On Display bandwagon

In a device like the Galaxy S8, the always-on display offers a trove of useful information, from the time and date to notifications. The feature is setup in a way that allows users to see info at a glance—you don’t have to constantly turn your phone’s screen on just to see if you have a message or email.

And Samsung makes the feature completely customizable, giving users the option to see the information they crave. It’s one of those things that makes a big difference during day-to-day life, even if it’s not crucial for getting things done.

In another example, while using the Pixel 2 for our review, I can’t tell you how useful Android’s always-on display feature was. While reading a book, I could look down at the device and see exactly what time it was, no tapping the display or picking the phone up. It’s all completely frictionless and hands-free. I know it sounds simple, but that’s when this kind of technology is at its best.

Now that Apple has shifted to using OLED technology, the iPhone X is the perfect platform for the company to introduce a similar idea. At the very least, it would be helpful for the iPhone X to show the time and date when the device isn’t in use. Apple doesn’t have to reinvent the wheel here.

Not only will it be a useful feature, but it could potentially extend the iPhone X’s battery life. Rather than waking your phone just to see the time, it’ll always be there on your display. That’ll cut down on how often you touch and prod your phone throughout the day.

Article source: https://www.technobuffalo.com/2017/10/26/with-the-iphone-x-apple-needs-to-hop-on-the-always-on-display-bandwagon/