The main new feature of the Apple Watch Series 5 is obviously the always-on screen which allows you to take a quick look at the watch, without having to raise your wrist to wake it up. 'screen.
Apple says the Apple Watch Series 5 offers the same battery life as the previous generation, even with the screen always on. Some users confirm this info, but others believe thatautonomy is less good.
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You should know that the Apple Watch 5 has a setting that allows you to deactivate this always-on screen. Which can be used in several scenarios, for example when you are away from a charging source for a certain time.
The same if you forgot to charge your Apple Watch 5, and you start the day with 50% battery life. Temporarily deactivating (or not) the always-on screen saves a few hours of battery life.
To do this, you must go to the Settings app on the Apple Watch Series 5, then go to the “Brightness and display“, then press “Always on“. Finally on this last page, you must uncheck the option “Always on“.
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Note that on this same page, it is also possible to hide complications displaying sensitive data on the always-on screen. For example, the next appointments on the calendar or the latest emails received.
We recommend deactivating the always-on screen, especially when you need extra battery life to last the day or when you cannot recharge it for 2 days. After all, an Apple Watch 5 without this famous screen (and the compass) is just a Series 4.
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