Apple iOS 16 Released, Check its Availability, Compatible Devices, and New Features
On Monday, September 12, Apple released iOS 16 for its smartphone owners. The iPhone operating system or iOS could very well introduce a variety of new features, including iMessage with an unsent function and edit text, native support for Pegasus spyware protection, and a lock screen interface redesigned with assistance for live widgets, which was declared at Apple’s developer’s conference (WWDC 2022) in June.
According to Apple, iOS 16 will be accessible to eligible iPhone owners starting on September 12. The software upgrade is anticipated to arrive in India possibly tonight at a late hour or by tomorrow afternoon.
iOS Compatibility and Availability
The iPhone 8 as well as later will be compatible with iOS 16. In addition, the iPhone SE models from 2020 – 2022 would indeed receive the update. The latest iPhone 14 generations will come pre-installed with iOS 16.
Every time a new update is accessible, Apple sends an alert to compatible iPhone owners. Go to iPhone settings – General – Software Upgrade to periodically check for updates. If an update is released, this function checks the server and displays a downloading and installation option.
New Features by iOS 16
Camera
Customers will be able to use swipe motions in the redesigned UI to select between filters and modes. An enhanced theatrical mode will be available for iPhone 13 and later.
Privacy
iPhones will be shielded from spyware like Pegasus thanks to a new option dubbed Lockdown mode. The Security tab in Configuration will have the functionality.
Focus
Users will be able to choose the applications and individuals they wish to get alerts through by either permitting people or ignoring them through a new simplified Focus setting. Customers will be able to switch between their Focus and Professional Focus with a swipe thanks to icons that display scheduled discussions and to-do checklists.
Notifications
Users will have the option to receive alarms in a concealed format, layered view, or extended list view somewhat on the lock screen. Additionally, reminders will show up at the bottom of the display.
Multiple Lock Screens
In iPhones, the new OS may now design many Lock Screens, with each having a distinctive background. Users can quickly swap between various lock screens.
Messages
Users can now make changes to a recent communication they sent or decide not to send it at all. In addition, if they are unable to react right away but would like to do so later, they can mark a text as unopened.
Actual Activities
The lock screen’s Live Events functionality will make it simpler for customers to stay up to date with what’s occurring in real time. Customers can follow the development of ordering food. Additionally, they can utilize this functionality to access the “Now Playing” settings without first unlocking their smartphone.
Intelligence
Lifting the subject out of the backdrop will allow users to separate the topic by erasing the backdrop from the photograph. The following applications will have this characteristic: Quick Look, Safari, Photos, and Screenshots.
