With iOS 17, Apple is introducing StandBy, a new feature that gives users a full-screen experience with glanceable information designed to be viewed from a distance when iPhone is on its side and charging.
Apple has designed StandBy to be used while an iPhone is on a nightstand, kitchen counter, or desk, and can be personalized to display a range of clock styles, favorite photos, or widgets, including Smart Stacks, which surface the right widgets at the right time.
With support for Live Activities, Siri, incoming calls, and larger notifications, StandBy makes iPhone more useful when viewed at a distance. When charging with MagSafe, StandBy remembers a user’s preferred view. It is easy to bring up StandBy anytime by tapping the screen, and on iPhone 14 Pro with the Always-On display, it is always available.