José Adorno
Focus Mode on iOS 16 is receiving a lot of improvements. First announced
during WWDC 2021, this function helps users to save time by choosing
different apps that can notify them depending on the time of the day. For
example, when youre working, you can change your Home Screen and only
receive notifications from selected apps. The same is worth it with your
personal time, when youre exercising, etc.
iOS 16 improves this experience with even more features. Heres everything
new with Focus Mode.
One of the most interesting things with Focus Mode on iOS 16 is tied with
the new Lock Screen, which got a beautiful revamp. With Lock Screen linking,
you can transform how your iPhone looks and functions at the same time by
connecting your Lock Screen to your Focus. Activate a Focus Mode to swipe to
the corresponding Lock Screen automatically.
Focus Mode on iOS 16 also brings:
Home Screen page suggestions: iOS suggests Home Screen pages with apps and
widgets that are most relevant to the Focus Mode youre setting up.
Focus filters: Set boundaries within Apple apps like Calendar, Mail,
Messages, and Safari to draw boundaries for each Focus enabled. For example,
choose a set of Tab Groups to show up in Safari while in the Work Focus, or
hide your work calendar when youre using the Personal Focus.
Focus Mode suggestions in Lock Screen gallery: iOS suggests a relevant set
of Lock Screens for provided Focus options, such as a data-rich Lock Screen
when youre using the Work Focus, or a photo Lock Screen while youre using
the Personal Focus.
Allow and silence list: When youre setting up a Focus Mode, select apps and
people you want to receive notifications from by either allowing them or
silencing them.
Easier setup: Apple is also making it easier to get started with Focus Mode
on iOS 16 with a personalized setup experience for each option.
Last but not least, the company is also integrating the Focus Filter API to
iOS 16, so developers can use the signal that you are using to enable Focus
Mode to hide distracting content. In addition, you can have Focus Mode
turned on automatically at a set time or location, or while using a certain
app.
Wrap up
These are the new features available on Focus Mode for iOS 16.
9to5Mac
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