Android prepares 'Min Mode' always-on display upgrade that can show apps
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Google is working on a major upgrade to improve the Always on Display feature on Android devices
Google's 'Min Mode' for Always-on Display Mode Spotted in Development on Android 17: Report
Google is reportedly to be working to modify the AOD feature in Android 17. The company could release a new"Min Mode" which could allow third-party apps to display their own persistent, minimalist interfaces directly on the AOD. Google Maps is expected to use this feature first. The 'Min Mode' may allow display of the full-screen application interface.
Min Mode: Android 17 to have a special Always-On Display
Google appears to be developing a major evolution for the Always-On Display (AOD) in Android 17, codenamed “Min Mode.” This new feature, discovered in the code of the Android Canary 2510 release, would allow apps to display their own persistent, full-screen, minimal interfaces on the AOD, replacing the standard clock and notifications. According to Android Authority, Min Mode is not a replacement for the AOD but a separate state. It uses the sam…
The next version of Android could transform the permanent display (Always-On Display) present on more and more smartphones. A new mode called "Min Mode" would allow applications to display simplified interfaces, even when the screen is turned off. A way for Google to enrich the user experience without sacrificing the battery.
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