what is always on display

Always on Display (AOD) is a feature available on certain smartphones that allows the device to continue to show limited information while the phone is asleep. The feature is widely available on Android handsets and is available on Apple iPhones since the iPhone 14 Pro. A device with AOD enabled keeps a limited portion of the screen on during sleep mode and may display a set of recent push notifications in place of a notification tone or LED signal, as well as information such as the time, date, and battery status of the device. The feature can be activated or deactivated by swiping down on the screen to access the Quick Panel and tapping Always On Display. Depending on the manufacturer, not all apps may be supported for showing notifications with this feature - only first-party apps or popular apps may be supported. The feature can be customized by personalizing the Lock Screen with photos, wallpapers with stylized fonts and colors, and widgets. The display dims when you lock your device or leave it idle, and to interact with your device, you can raise it, tap the screen, or press the side button.