iOS 16 will bring a new version of the Home app with a redesigned interface that displays all the connected devices. Apple wanted to give users more control over sharing geolocation and passwords on their devices. A revamped Home app will make it easier for users to find everything important to them. Likewise, a revamped Health app will make it easier to check your daily health and fitness goals. Hopefully, these changes will make the iOS experience even better for all iPhone users.
Here are the Top Features and Improvements for iOS 16 for your iOS devices.
Focus mode
iOS 16 will include a dedicated focus mode. This mode will let users view important information like upcoming meetings and their to-do lists. In addition to a dedicated Focus mode, the iOS 16 update will expand the ability to filter notifications in apps and other third-party apps.
Users will be able to edit messages in 15 minutes or restore deleted messages after 30 days. They will also be able to mark any message as unread.
Focus Mode was first announced at WWDC 2021, and it’s a great way to free up time. The new feature lets you change your home screen, and it hides distracting content. You can also set it to turn on automatically when you’re using specific apps.
The new version of Focus will also include more customization options and integration with the Focus Filter API. This new feature will require iOS 16 to use properly.
Customization options for lock screen
The new iOS 16 is packed with several customization options, such as a customizable clock face and time and date. In addition, iOS 16 offers new fonts and a gradient to match your Lock Screen.
You can even customize the color of the gradient, so it’s unique to your device. These customization options are great if you want to change the look of your Lock Screen while still keeping it simple and functional.
When the Lock Screen is unlocked, a list of widgets is displayed. The widgets can be added or removed, and users can change the color and size of the widgets. A user can also choose whether to enable the multilayered effect or perspective zoom.
Users can customize the appearance of the lock screen by tapping the three-dot icon in the lower-right corner of the screen and selecting the widget.
Improved SharePlay
While iOS 16 includes a slew of new features, many of them won’t be ready when the final OS is released. Apple deferred several features last year, either during beta cycles or because they weren’t ready.
But the new feature, SharePlay, is one of the most exciting. It lets you share and manage your location with your family and friends. You can also create a family checklist with location sharing, and update kids’ settings as they grow older.
Messages will also see a slew of updates. Users will be able to edit messages and undo them as needed, while threads will be marked as unread. SharePlay, a video-calling feature, will make its way to iMessage as well. Synced content can be viewed and played on both devices. The user can even share playback controls.
Improved Health app
Apple has announced several new features for its health app in the iOS 16. The Medications feature will allow users to track and add ongoing medications to their devices. Users can create reminders and schedules for their medications.
In the US, a camera will be integrated into the Health app to detect potential interactions with other medications. Health information can be shared with other users. PDF documents from connected health institutions can be created.
The iCloud Share Photo Library will also be a part of iOS 16. Users can share specific photos with up to five other users or share them with others.
Other important improvements to the Health app include the addition of Medications. Users can now manage their medication list with a single tap. This feature also helps users track their medications, making it easier to keep track of their dosages and scheduling.
US users can also snap a picture of a medication label and enter the information to be shared with others. If a medication has harmful substances, the app will notify the user. Another feature of the Health app is the ability to create a PDF of your health records for your family and friends.
Smarter Dictation
In addition to the new keyboard, iOS 16 also features a cleaner interface and a program-driven dictation experience. With the new Smarter Dictation, users can switch seamlessly between typing and speaking. The keyboard also remains open during dictation, allowing users to edit text fields and move their cursor around.
Emoji are also automatically inserted into the text field when dictating. With iOS 16, users will be able to use their phone’s dictation feature while typing messages and emails.
Apple has enhanced the text dictation system in iOS 16. More than eighteen billion dictation requests are made each month, which makes the new system more efficient. It also supports more languages than ever, including Korean,
Ukrainian, and Japanese. You can now dictate text to Siri in any language if you want. The new system also keeps the keyboard open for easy switching, and you can dictate text with the help of your iPhone’s microphone.
Next generation of CarPlay
Apple also announced the next generation of CarPlay, which will be unique for each vehicle. It will include brand-specific customization choices and adjust to different screen shapes and sizes. Siri will also have an auto-send function after it reads back a message. Apple is also adding new driving task apps and fueling information.
This makes Apple’s CarPlay experience closer to what drivers want in their vehicles. While Apple hasn’t released any concrete details on the next generation of CarPlay, this new version looks like an improvement to what you’re already enjoying.
Door Detection
Apple has unveiled several new accessibility features for iOS 16. Apple Watch Mirroring and Live Captions were both announced, and now we can expect a major addition to the iPhone: Door Detection.
This new feature makes it easier for people with vision impairments to navigate through doors. It is only available on iPhones with a LiDAR scanner, however. The new iOS version also features enhanced accessibility with the use of touch-screen keyboards.
The new feature, dubbed “Door Detection,” allows users to detect doors while they are walking around a new location. It can tell users the distance to the door, whether the door is closed, or what type of door it is.
It uses a camera and LiDAR to detect doors and can also read the signs surrounding a door. It will be available to iPhone and iPad users who have LiDAR scanners.
Buddy controller
Adding a buddy controller to your iOS 16 gaming system is an excellent way to get a partner involved in the game. The buddy controller combines two game controllers into one, making it easier for one person to play while another controls the game input. It will also work with single-player games. Here are a few cool features of the new iOS 16.
First off, iOS 16 includes more language support for VoiceOver. There are now more than 20 languages supported by VoiceOver and new themes and text customization options in Apple Books.
A new gaming controller, the Buddy Controller, allows two players to combine their game controllers into one, similar to the Co-pilot feature found on Xbox games. The new version of the controller will be available later this year, as part of a software update.
Safety Check for abusive relationships
Safety Check is a new feature coming to iOS 16. The new feature lets you manage who can see your location and messages, allowing you to block or remove certain people from your phone. It also works with Find My and location, preventing the abuser from tracking your location.
Sadly, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience some form of abuse in their lifetime. This new feature will help users in abusive relationships prevent the abuser from accessing sensitive information, and it will also let them block certain apps that might give their abusers access to their phones.
Apple is also introducing a new privacy feature in iOS 16, called Safety Check, which is designed to help women in abusive relationships protect their privacy. The feature will block location sharing, reset privacy settings, and secure messages.
While this feature may seem like a small detail, it could be incredibly beneficial for those in abusive relationships, or simply anyone concerned about their safety. But whether or not it works will be up to you.
You can check out the full list of iOS 16 on the official Apple website here.
