As we had already announced, WWDC 2022 proved to be the perfect opportunity to announce the new update of Apple’s operating system, iOS 16. As far as we know, this will debut in the Fall, after a long summer beta test phase. And it will bring with it new customization options, an improved lock screen, improvements for the Messages and Mail apps, and many other interesting new features. But let’s see what it is specifically.
iOS 16: all the news presented by Apple at WWDC 2022
“IOS16 is a major release that will transform the way we use iPhones,” he said Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering -. We reinvented the look and feel of the lock screen with new features to make it more personal and useful, we introduced the iCloud Shared Photo Library for families, we made communication easier with new features in Messages and Mail, and we took advantage of the ‘improved on-device intelligence to update Live Text and Visual Search “.
Custom lock screen
The lock screen is at the heart of Apple’s iOS 16 updates, starting with the possibility of customize date and time with different fonts and colors. And this is just one of the many options offered to users by updating the operating system. According to what has been announced by the company, it will be possible to add to the screen new custom widgets, which will work similarly to those found on the Apple Watch. This will make it easier to view the calendar appointments, the weather, the battery level and so on.
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And as if that weren’t enough, the new iOS will also allow you to configure multiple lock screens, and to switch between them simply by swiping the screen. In addition, to ensure maximum customization of the iPhone experience, Apple also updated the wallpapers from which to draw inspiration. Beyond the “Apple collections, such as Pride and Unity”, users will be able to access the “Weather wallpapers, to see how the weather changes over the course of the day, and Astronomy, with views of the Earth, the Moon and the solar system”.
Finally, as part of the iOS 16 update, too notifications will be shown on the display in a completely new way. Instead of filling the entire screen, they will concentrate at the bottom, thus leaving the lock screen free. And there will also be a new “live activity” option, to display notifications associated with a specific event, such as an Uber ride or sports race, in a single pane.
Messages and Mail
Many interesting news also for the Messages and Mail App. According to what was announced, in fact, iOS 16 adds the possibility of edit typos in sent messages, retrieve the messages you didn’t want to send and mark a message thread as unread so that you can read it later. “In addition, SharePlay will also be available in Messages, to enjoy synchronous content, such as movies or songs, and share playback controls while chatting.”
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As for the Mail App, with Apple iOS 16 users will have the option of schedule emails in advance, as well as canceling the sending a few seconds before the email is delivered to the recipient. In addition, the application will notify you of missing important details within the message, such as the absence of an attachment. And with the Remind Later function users will be able to decide to view an email already open on a predetermined date and time. “In addition, Mail includes the largest search update in years and uses cutting-edge techniques to deliver more relevant, accurate and complete results. Recent emails, contacts, documents and links appear instantly as soon as you start searching “.
ICloud Shared Photo Library
With iOS 16 Apple adds shared photo libraries, in an attempt to offer users the ability to share their memories with family and / or close friends. Each image library can be shared with a maximum of six users, with the ability to choose which photos to share. And a new control in the Camera will also allow you to set the automatic sending of the shots to the shared library. “In addition, smart tips will invite the user to share photos of other group members”. In short, a real family album, but on iCloud.
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Apple Pay Later and other Wallet news
Interesting news announced yesterday at WWDC 2022 by Apple. With the new update the company adds Apple Pay Later, a function that allows you to pay for purchases in four installments over time without interest. A BNPL service totally revisited by Apple, which will allow you to defer payments in six weeks, managing them comfortably from the App Wallet. Apparently, users will pay the first installment in advance, and then make a payment every two weeks, with the possibility of choosing to pay off the installments even in one go. A useful option, which will be available “wherever payments with Apple Pay online or in-App are accepted, via the MasterCard circuit“.
Plus, with iOS 16, the Wallet App offers even more options for digital ID and keys. “If you are using an App that requires identity and age verification, you can use the document saved in Wallet”, for example. “In addition, home, hotel, office and car keys saved in Wallet can be securely shared via messaging apps, including Messages and Mail.”
CarPlay
Still new for CarPlay, which overcomes all possible limits by integrating with the machine hardware. With Apple’s update, “it will be able to show content on multiple screens inside the car, to deliver a unified and consistent experience.” And it will even allow you to check the radio o adjust the air conditioner, as well as to “show speed, fuel level, temperature and other information on the dashboard”. In full keeping with iOS 16, CarPlay will also allow you to customize the driving experience choosing from different dashboard designs and custom widgets.
As you can imagine, these are just some of the most interesting news announced by Apple for iOS 16. And they are already enough to make us understand that the new operating system will really revolutionize the way of living the iPhone. At this point, we just have to wait for Autumn to try all the new features.