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What is the line that appears under the WiFi and Cellular strength icons?

What is the line that appears under the WiFi and Cellular strength signals?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on May 8, 2023 10:42 AM

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Posted on May 8, 2023 10:56 AM

It's just the indication that you can swipe down from there to bring up Control Center. Only visible on the Lock Screen normally.


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What is the line that appears under the WiFi and Cellular strength icons?

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