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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 iOS 17
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 the device is folded like a book or a tent, even when it is not charging.

The new StandBy features coming to the iPhone 11 and newer:

  • Updated versions of the Analog and Digital Clock faces with more options to customize the color and complications on them
  • An updated Photos face that lets users pick Shared Albums
  • New faces, including Calendar and Weather
  • The ability to create multiple versions of each type of face and swipe between them

iOS 27.3 also introduces vertical tabs in Safari, reintroduces Apple's redesigned Health app, enables some Apple Intelligence features in China, and more.

iPhone Duo StandBy Weather
iPhone Duo StandBy Calendar
The first iOS 27.3 developer beta was released earlier today, and Apple said the update will be released to the public in December.

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Top Rated Comments

Mac Fly (film) Avatar
3 hours ago at 11:42 am
You can do it guys, find a way to complain about new features given to you.

Edit: an ironic three disagreements on this comment thus far 😂
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
3 hours ago at 11:44 am

You can do it guys, find a way to complain about new features given to you.
It’s insanity. Every time.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mac Fly (film) Avatar
2 hours ago at 11:50 am

It’s insanity. Every time.
I've personally become convinced a portion of online activity across the web are bots designed to upset people personally and interpersonally on a board range of topics, products and concepts. I have my own ideas what the reason would be, but that's a bit esoteric for here.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
eclipse01 Avatar
2 hours ago at 11:49 am
I hate how you can't "Lock" standby mode on a certain screen. I accidentally swipe and mess up my standby mode screen so often.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Genelec8341 Avatar
3 hours ago at 11:43 am
Great Apple, now add battery cycle count and charging limits to older phones.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
PCtoMAC1 Avatar
2 hours ago at 12:32 pm
I've personally become convinced a portion of online activity across the web are bots designed to upset people personally and interpersonally on a board range of topics, products and concepts. I have my own ideas what the reason would be, but that's a bit esoteric for here.
This all day! Let’s not forget the “If Steve Jobs was alive this wouldn’t be happening!” Also the countless others who think they can run a Fortune 500 company. What a joke.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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