iOS 18 will make sure your phone can show you the time, even when it has run out of battery. However, the feature is limited to iPhone 15 lineup.
The iPhone has a Power Reserve function that saves a bit of battery so you can still use the Find My function and NFC unlocking when your phone’s completely dead. However, withiOS 18, Apple will also use this reserved power to show you the time.
As spotted byReddit users(viaMacRumors), with iOS 18 your iPhone can show the time in a small font at the top left corner, even when the battery is practically dead. The battery icon will still be visible, and it’ll say “iPhone is Findable” while there’s some reserve battery left.
The Power Reserve feature is available on older iPhones as well, but the handy clock feature is only on iPhone 15 and newer models. If you have an iPhone 14 or older, even with iOS 18, you won’t be able to see a clock on your phone when the battery dies.
It’s unclear what’s stoppingApplefrom making the feature available to older iPhones. Apple might release the feature on other iPhones sometime later, as iOS 18 is currently only in the developer beta stage. If you have aniPhone 15, you can give it a go byinstalling iOS 18 beta.
For those who may not be aware, iOS 18 was announced on June 10 duringApple’s WWDC conference. It introduces several welcome changes, including the option to customize the home screen by changing icon colors and placing icons anywhere on the screen.
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Anurag Singh was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK team, expertly covering laptops, smartphones, and wearables. He covers the biggest tech news from major brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. He also has bylines at Android Police, Neowin, MakeTechEasier, Gizmochina.
