StandBy on iPhone Duo is even better than you thought
StandBy is a feature that has been available on iPhones since 2023, but with iPhone Duo , Apple has upgraded it to become a whole new way to access glanceable information not just when charging, but whenever it's not being used. Vertical StandBy mode for iPhone Duo is just one option Since StandBy was added to the iOS 17 feature list at WWDC in June of 2023, it's been limited in a couple of key…
StandBy, a feature introduced in iPhones in 2023, has been upgraded in the iPhone Duo to become a versatile tool for displaying glanceable information. While StandBy was previously limited to working only when an iPhone was charging and had small displays, the iPhone Duo now allows StandBy to function whenever the phone is not in use, thanks to its large 7.6-inch display.
This feature turns an otherwise dormant iPhone into a smart display, displaying the time, date, and other information accessible without any interaction. StandBy can also be used as a digital photo frame and can be activated in two new ways - by placing the Duo in tent mode or opening it upright. The Duo's StandBy mode offers customizable faces with widgets, and in book mode, users can configure two columns individually, with no preset faces like calendar and weather.
StandBy on the iPhone Duo allows for greater customizability, with options to add widgets from both the iPhone's built-in apps and third-party apps. StandBy can display useful data, such as calendars, world clocks, and photo frames, making it a valuable tool for those looking to reduce their iPhone usage while still accessing important information.
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