Means for showing status when iOS app is in background

Hi,

I have an iOS app which controls and monitors 3rd party Bluetooth devices. When the app is in background then background BLE mode is used.

On Android there are means for showing customized information in the status bar (e.g. a device's current measurement value).

On iOS the only means to present information to the user when the app is in background mode is by means of push notifications (e.g. when the device gets disconnected then send a push notification). But I see no way to present the current measurement value.

Have I overlooked something, or is it really not possible to present the user additional information in the status bar and/or as some kind of "always visible" overlay icon when the app is in background?

Regards,

Means for showing status when iOS app is in background
 
 
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