iOS 27.3 Adding New StandBy Mode Features to iPhone 11 and Newer
iOS 27.3 will expand new StandBy features first introduced on the iPhone Duo to all iPhone models compatible with the update, according to Apple. StandBy mode makes it easier to view information at a glance while your iPhone is placed on a charger and in a landscape position. It effectively turns an iPhone into a bedside clock with some extra details. On the iPhone Duo, StandBy also works when…
With the upcoming release of iOS 27.3, Apple is expanding its StandBy mode features to a wider range of iPhone models, including the iPhone 11 and newer devices. StandBy mode, first introduced on the iPhone Duo, allows users to view information at a glance while their iPhone is on a charger and in a landscape position, essentially turning the device into a bedside clock with additional details. On the iPhone Duo, StandBy mode is also available when the device is folded or tent-like, even when not charging.
The new StandBy features set to arrive on the iPhone 11 and later models include updated Analog and Digital Clock faces, offering more customization options for color and complications. Users will also enjoy an updated Photos face that enables the selection of Shared Albums, as well as new faces for Calendar and Weather. Additionally, iOS 27.3 allows users to create multiple versions of each face type and swipe between them.
Furthermore, the iOS 27.3 update introduces vertical tabs in Safari, revives Apple's redesigned Health app, enables certain Apple Intelligence features in China, and brings other improvements. The first developer beta of iOS 27.3 was released earlier today, with the official public release scheduled for December.
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