Along with the latest devices such as iPhones and Apple Watches, Apple unveiled in the Apple Event named Far Out the release date of iOS 16. Starting September 12, iPhone users can download the latest software update, and new features will be accessible to them as per MacRumors.
Last June, iOS 16 was previewed to the public through several developers who have early access as it was undergoing beta testing. For the following months, new features were added one by one.
Apple will not be releasing iPadOS16 on the same date as the release for the smartphones, which has been the norm for the company in previous years. September 13, one day after the iOS 16 launch, will be its own release date.
What's New with the Lock Screen
This update will feature the redesigned and customizable lock screen, which is the most notable change in the update. Through this, users can now customize the design of their lock screens based on their preferences.
Options on changing fonts and colors have been added, together with the widgets. The wallpaper also has a 'depth effect' that covers the time a little to pop up the chosen object on the picture.
iMessage and its New Features
iMessage will also be offering new features that users have been requesting for so long. 15 minutes after sending, users can now edit a certain message. Unsend messages are also now available in the update, where users have the option to unsend until 2 minutes have passed.
Marking 'unread' in messages will also be added if users do not have the time yet to reply to the other party. Collaboration of one user with another in sending a message has also been added along with the newly updated SharePlay.
Based on 9To5Mac, the other features that have been added to the iOS 16 are Scheduled send in Mail, Shared Tab Groups in Safari, Passkeys, the newly updated Home app, iCloud Shared Photo Library, and many more.
The Verge stated in their report that this new operating system's release will be the perfect timing for the latest iPhones that have been announced today. These phones will be available for pre-order on September 9 and will be officially available for purchase on September 16.
Meanwhile, the list of devices that are compatible with the new update are:
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone SE (2nd Generation and Later models)
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