always-on
adjective
al·ways-on
ˈȯl-wēz-ˈȯn 
-ˈän,
-wəz-,
-(ˌ)wāz-,
also ˈȯ-
: always active, operating, or powered
an always-on Internet connection
When a power shortage occurs and electricity costs rise, the always-on devices scattered throughout … your facility consume increasingly expensive power.—
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The Pro iPhones are still the only ones that support the always-on display.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2025
According to official OnePlus estimates, the Watch 3 promises 120 hours (5 days) of battery life in its default smart mode with the always-on display turned off, or 16 days in power-saving mode.
—PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025
With over 50 always-on channels, Peacock has a fine selection of shows and movies to watch on demand.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
With the always-on display enabled, the Fit3 lasted over 4.5 days before needing to be plugged in, while the Inspire 3 lasted three days on the same test.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 21 Feb. 2025
According to official OnePlus estimates, the Watch 3 promises 120 hours (5 days) of battery life in its default smart mode with the always-on display turned off, or 16 days in power-saving mode.
—PCMAG, 18 Feb. 2025
With over 50 always-on channels, Peacock has a fine selection of shows and movies to watch on demand.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2025
With the always-on display enabled, the Fit3 lasted over 4.5 days before needing to be plugged in, while the Inspire 3 lasted three days on the same test.
—PCMAG, 11 Feb. 2025
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“Always-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always-on. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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