Apple has announced iOS 16, successor to iOS 15, during its Worldwide Developers Conference held on June 6 2022. iOS 16 has been launched with a variety of new features such as a custom locks, several messaging options, and many more.

Here is the entire list of features included in iOS 16.

iOS 16 Lock Screen

iOS 16 will bring a completely new lock screen for the iPhone and includes widgets, the option to customize as well as a brand new location animations for notifications, as well as an exciting new feature known as live activities.

Lock Screen customization

With the iOS 16 update users can create multiple lock screens that are customized. Users can now design various lock screens and then toggle between them by pressing down and then swiping.

Additionally, it will provide numerous choices for iPhone users, including multilayered wallpaper effects that will allow you to arrange the wallpaper in different ways on the screen of the lock. The users can browse through a a gallery of wallpapers to find some ideas.

Widgets

Widgets that are placed on the screen of the lock will let you look up various options, including calendar events, weather and date, time zones alarms, battery levels and other popular Apps without having to unlock the phone.

Notifications

The update is going to give several options to display notification notifications displayed on the screen of your locks. It is possible to view notifications with an enhanced list view, a stack view, or hide them. In addition, notifications can be displayed on the bottom of the screen, ensuring they are far from the view.

Live Activities

This new feature lets you monitor your ongoing activities directly on your lock screen. So, now food deliveries, cab status etc. can be monitored without having to unlock the phone. The controls for playing will now be displayed directly on the lock screen.

Focus

The first time it was introduced was by Apple in iOS 15. that blocked out unneeded distractions to allow you to focus on what it was you’re working on, you were working or playing. In iOS 16, it’ll be even better.

The app will now expand to the lock screen of your iPhone and allow you to design custom screens that are dependent on a specific focus mode. You could, for instance, create a screen for work and have it come with a wallpaper for work as well as widgets and other customizations as well as one to use when you’re at home.

Messaging in iOS 16

The coming update will improve your experience with messaging. You’ll be able to delete, unsubscribe or delete messages in less than 15 minutes. The message can be marked as not read in the event that you are unable to respond to it at the time.

SharePlay via Messages

Users can now stream their most viewed videos and listen to the favourite songs with friends while they chat about it via messages.

Mail

iOS 16 will be launched with a few new features for the mail, too. Deliveries for search are more precise and offer better suggestions when you begin typing.

Dictation

With the new version of Dictation it is now possible to seamlessly switch between text and voice. The keyboard remains open when you speak and you can choose the text you want to read with your fingers and then substitute it by the dictation. The dictation will also end automatically punctuation and Emojis.

Wallet

Apple Pay Later will be added in iOS 16. The feature will allow customers to divide their purchase into either six or four-week installments. Paying with Apple Pay Later are interest free and do not incur a processing fees, provided the payment is made in time. Apple Pay Later option will be available in the United States for now.

To make it easier to manage your payment, Apple Pay also gets an Order Tracking feature that provides you with complete receipts and details about tracking orders in Apple Wallet.

Maps in iOS 16

Apple has expanded its navigation app, including 11 new countries in it. The app will also include six additional cities to the 3D view.

Users are now able to design their routes with up to 15 stops and many more can be added via mobile. Users of public transit will also be able check their the fares, and also connect their transit cards to the Apple Wallet app , so that they know whether they’re in good enough condition to get to their destination.

Live Text and Visual Lookup

With Live Text, users will be capable of pulling texts from video. You can pause every frame, and then highlight any text that you would like to. Live Text will also work with Translate and allows you to highlight large portions of text that is foreign.

Visual Lookup allows you to highlight the topic of the inquiry. Simply tap and hold, liftand then place the subject into the application you prefer. Apple’s suggestion was Messages.

Health and Fitness

The brand-new Medication feature of the iOS 16 Health App will assist you in tracking, managing and comprehend the medicines you are taking. It is also possible to share the data stored in the Health App with your loved family members.

In terms of fitness, now you can keep track of your steps, calories and other workouts on your phone. This means that you don’t require any kind of Apple watch to keep track of your fitness.

Photos and Family Sharing

Apple launched the newly-launched iCloud Shared Photo Library. This is a different library that is not part of your other iCloud itemsthat allows you to upload photos to your family and friends, just as you do with Google Photos. It is possible to add up to five users.

Accessibility

With this update, you’ll be able manage the Apple watch using your iPhone.

The device will also come with a Door detection technology. This will make you in a position to identify any object that is blocking your path.

Freeform

Freeform is a productive app which lets you and your colleagues can create ideas. Note down notes, upload documents and include documents, web links as well as audio and video.

Other Features

In addition to these features, There will likely be significant changes in other Apps as well. The Apps will see changes to weather, Apple Tv, Spotlight and a few other Apps as well.

Devices compatible with iOS 16

iOS 16 has dropped support for a wide range of older models compatible with iOS 13.3, iOS 14, and iOS 15 which includes those with the first iPhone SE, iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, and the iPod touch. iOS 16 has been compatible with all iPhone models from the year 2017. Check out the compatible devices below:

• iPhone SE (2022)
• iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 Pro
• iPhone 13
• iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 Pro
• iPhone 12
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11
• iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XS
• iPhone XR
• iPhone X
• iPhone 8 Plus

iOS 16 Release Date

Apple is scheduled to release iOS 16 likely in September in time for release of new iPhone line-up.