One of the most interesting features to launch as part of iOS 17 is StandBy mode. The idea behind it is that you put your iPhone on a charger, and rather than sitting there doing nothing the screen becomes a smart display of sorts — complete with widgets, notifications, photos and so on.
One of those widgets is Apple Maps, and that got me thinking. Could StandBy mode be of any use in your car? A huge number of modern cars have Apple CarPlay already, but there are still plenty of cars that don’t. Using your phone is an option, but in theory a minimalist smart display could be safer and less distracting to the driver.
