Make the Most of Your iPhone’s StandBy With These Widgets

With iOS 17, Apple brought a lot of new and cool features to the iPhone. From interactive widgets to security improvements, iOS 17 is one of the best software updates we’ve had in recent years.

And one new feature stands out from the rest: StandBy. This feature lets you turn your iPhone into a bedside clock so you can check the time at night without having to turn on the screen or even just set it up on your kitchen counter as a digital picture frame or notification center.

While StandBy is available on every iPhone running iOS 17, it gives you the best experience if you have an always-on display. So, if you’ve just picked up or received one of Apple’s latest iPhone Pro models — the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro, or their “Max” counterparts — then you should definitely check out StandBy.

The best part about this feature is that it also supports widgets. You can use any of the widgets available to make the most out of your screen at night.

You can get started with some of the default StandBy widgets, but if you really want to take your experience to another level, you’re better off trying some third-party apps that come with their own widgets uniquely designed for StandBy.

Read on for 15 great apps that will get you started with enjoying StandBy mode.