iOS 16 will be the next major milestone release of Apple's operating system
for the iPhone and iPod touch. The update will be introduced in June and
likely be released to the public in September. Here's everything we know so
far.
New features in iOS 16
Apple is set to introduce a new version of iOS in the next few months. The
codename of this update is Sydney. So far, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says this
new version will bring "nice upgrades." Rumors are still vague, but it
seems Apple plans to introduce a new Lock Screen. It seems like iOS 16 won't
have an "end-to-end redesign" to its interface.
Revamped notification system
In an April edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman
writes that iOS 16 will bring "fairly significant enhancement across the
board, including an update to notifications."
Focus mode will be even better
One of the most important features of iOS 15 was the Focus mode feature.
According to a new string added to iOS 15.5 beta, Apple is working on a
revamped version of this function as there's a warning message telling users
that the chosen Focus mode requires a software update to be enabled:
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Using an allowed list for this Focus will cause these settings to be lost on
your other devices with newer software.
A device with newer software has updated this Focus to use a new
configuration this device doesn't support. To continue editing notifications
on this device, update to the latest software or use an allowed list for
this Focus.
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Apple News, health features, and rOS hint
In addition to all these features, it seems like Apple will bring improved
health features. iOS code also suggests Apple News will get an update and
some older devices won't support it anymore. Last but not least, Gurman
suggests that iOS 16 will be full of hints about Apple's upcoming Mixed
Reality headset, which could be announced later this year.
Device compatibility
According to iPhone soft, based on knowledge of someone running an internal
seed, Apple plans to drop support for the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, and the
original iPhone SE with iOS 16.
With that in mind, here are the iPhones that could possibly receive iOS 16:
. iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
. iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
. iPhone X
. iPhone XR, XS and XS Max
. iPhone 11
. iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
. iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12
. iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
. iPhone SE (2nd gen)
. iPhone SE (3rd gen)
. iPod touch (7th gen)
When will iOS 16 come out?
iOS 16 will likely be announced on June 6, during WWDC 2022's keynote. The
event will be online, although some students and developers will be able to
attend the keynote in person at Apple Park.
Following the announcement, Apple will test the operating system for a few
months until it's released for all users around September, as the company
has done over the past years.
iOS 16 feature requests
9to5Mac's Parker Ortolani created a fun concept that Apple could 100% adopt.
According to Parker, Apple should add interactive widgets, persistent focus
toggle, and more:
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Widgets don't really get any love on the iPhone with iOS 15. There are a few
new built-in ones for Apple's apps like Find My, Game Center, and Mail. But
widgets still aren't truly interactive or easily resizable. We looked at two
of Apple's own apps as good examples for how to make a widget interactive
but still unobtrusive.
The Home app is the app that needs interactive widgets the most. It would be
great to turn a HomeKit product on or off with a tap using a small widget.
For people who use scenes, a medium-size widget could include your scenes
and let you swap between them on the fly. Voice Memos would benefit from an
interactive widget, too. Imagine being able to take a voice recording right
from your Home Screen or Lock Screen.
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