Apple fans were thrilled with the release of the new iPad Pro featuring an OLED display for the first time, a huge departure from previous models which used LCD displays. However, one key feature was noticeably absent from the M4 iPad Pro – an always-on display.
Despite the stunning OLED panel with a variable refresh rate, the iPad Pro does not have the convenient always-on display feature like the latest iPhones and Apple Watch. The reason behind this missing feature lies in the iPad Pro’s variable refresh rate, which ranges from 10Hz to 120Hz. Apple has set a minimum refresh rate of 1Hz as a requirement for the always-on display feature, which unfortunately the iPad Pro does not meet.
Rumors are swirling that iPadOS 18 may bring changes to enable the always-on feature on the iPad Pro in the future. Some suggest that enabling the always-on feature when the iPad is in a dock with built-in speakers may make sense for power-saving reasons.
Apple enthusiasts are divided on the absence of the always-on display feature on the iPad Pro. Readers are invited to share their thoughts in the comments section of the article on ‘mazmessenger’. Would you miss the always-on display feature on the iPad Pro, or do you think it’s a minor detail in the grand scheme of things? Let us know your thoughts on this latest development from Apple.
