ios 16
Along with the iPhone 14, Apple also announced the release of iOS 16. The new version of the mobile OS will be available for download today, September 12, probably in the early evening hours. The update, which is several gigabytes in size, contains numerous new features.
These are the main innovations of iOS 16
With iOS 16, Apple is focusing primarily on the lock screen and, according to software boss Craig Federighi, is giving it the “biggest update in iOS history”.
lock screen
Not only can you change the background image, but you can also use color filters. You can also customize the color, size, and font of the time and date display. In addition, the lock screen now also supports animated wallpapers and widgets. For the latter, Apple was inspired by the complexity of the Apple Watch.
Apple allows you to create multiple lock screens and manage them with the Focus feature. When you focus on your work, you will see a good lock screen. You can find this template in the gallery.
A new programming interface, Live Activities, should also be able to display constantly updated content on the lock screen, such as a live sports ticker. From now on, they will appear at the bottom of the screen so that notifications don't cover up the lock screen elements that you have lovingly designed.
In a separate article we will discuss widgets available on the lock screen at startup.
iMessage
iMessage is also getting a major update with iOS 16. From now on, iMessages that have been sent can be edited afterwards and optionally recalled completely. Apple gives you 15 minutes to do this.
In addition, the "SharePlay" function, previously limited to FaceTime, will be extended to iMessage. Plus, you can now handle your child's ScreenTime requests right from Messenger.
More innovations
In addition, Apple has made numerous minor innovations. Here is a summary:
- Added bike navigation to Apple Maps. They should also be able to plan routes with up to 15 stopovers.
- You can use your iPhone's TrueDepth camera to create a personal Spartial Audio profile.
- Next-gen CarPlay should not only adapt well to the car's screen, but also be able to "talk" to the car's components, read data from them, and display them.
- The dictation function should now also understand emojis and automatically set punctuation marks for long messages.
- Also, an on-screen keyboard now appears while dictating, so you can quickly switch between text and voice input.
- The Live Text feature has also been updated. You can now convert prices in foreign currencies. This feature now also works with videos.
- iOS 16 brings door recognition for the blind. With iOS 16, Apple Wallet offers the ability to verify your identity for apps that require it. You can show that you have a valid driver's license directly in your carsharing app.
- You can also pay in installments with Apple Pay. "Apple Pay Later" is what Apple calls this function, with which you can pay the desired amount in four installments.
These iPhones will get iOS 16
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS (Max)
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro (Max)
- iPhone SE (2020)
- iPhone 12 (Mini)
- iPhone 12 Pro (Max)
- iPhone 13 (Mini)
- iPhone 13 Pro (Max)
- iPhone SE (2022)