But it seems Apple is doing everything it can to stand out, especially if the features aren’t authentically a new, iPhone-only intrusion. The Cupertino-based tech giant has released two software updates to its original iOS 16 so far, and according to recent reports, Apple has now released the third beta version of iOS 16.2, which brings changes to the iPhone’s always-on screen feature. The iOS 16.2 Beta 3 update allows iPhone users to disable the display of wallpaper and notifications on the Apple smartphone’s always-on screen. According to a report on 9To5Mac, the iPhone 14 Pro’s always-on display shows a faded version of the notification wallpaper at the bottom by default. The option for the new feature can be found in the Display & Brightness menu of the Settings app. In iOS 16.2 beta 3, the company has added two new toggles: one that disables the “show wallpaper” feature and another that disables the “show notifications” feature. If the user disables the wallpaper and notification features, the device’s always-on screen will display a pure black pattern. According to reports, when the wallpaper option is disabled on the iPhone, the phone will go to a black screen while in AOD mode, and only the time, date, and any other user-defined widgets will be displayed on the screen. The new addition to Apple’s AOD feature is a default option on most Android smartphones. However, the update is supposed to improve the battery life of the iPhone 14 Pro and improve battery endurance. With notifications turned off, it will also fill the screen and make it look smoother and cleaner. Meanwhile, the tech giant had started working on a new ‘Custom Accessibility’ feature for iOS 16.2 to provide an improved user experience. It aims to make the iPhone and iPad interface friendlier to users who may find it too complicated.
