iOS 16 presented: This is all new

Apple presented the upcoming iOS 16 at WWDC 2022 on Monday. The new version of the mobile operating system mainly brings innovations for your lock screen. But the upcoming feature for message recall or the shared iCloud media library could also be interesting.

iOS 16: Customize your lock screen with widgets iCloud Photo Library & Message updates

“iOS 16 is a major release with updates that transform the iPhone experience,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering. The upcoming software update brings innovations, especially for the lock screen, which can be personalized more extensively in the future and will be more functional. iOS 16 will also introduce iCloud shared family photo library, updates to Messages and Mail, and improvements to Live Text and Visual Lookup.

iOS 16: Customize lock screen with widgets

iOS 16 offers you new ways to personalize the iPhone lock screen. You can choose between different date and time styles and apply filters to your photos. A new multilayer effect that partially positions people in photos in front of the clock on the lock screen adds a sense of depth. Widgets make your lockscreen even more functional: let appointments, weather, activity rings and more be displayed directly on the lock screen. Live activities keep you up to date with sporting events, training courses or ordered transport and delivery services.

Shared iCloud Photo Library & Message Updates fullscreen Up to six family members can work together in an iCloud library. Image: © Apple 2022

With iOS 16, Apple introduces a shared iCloud photo library. Up to six users can work together, upload, view and edit photos. A new switch in the camera app lets you automatically send new photos to the shared library.

The news app is also getting a major update. The function to edit messages that have already been sent or even to call them back completely should be particularly practical. With iOS 16, you can even restore recently deleted messages or mark conversations as unread again. Also new is the SharePlay function in the app, which allows shared playback control of films or songs.

Other new features of iOS 16 include:

Mail: Plannable sending of messages, calling back messages, reminder function Live Text: Recognizing texts now also in videos, including translating or converting currencies Visual Lookup: Feature to take motifs from an image by tapping and holding and in apps such as insert messages Wallet: New installment purchase function “Pay later with Apple Pay” for users in the USA, ID card in the wallet can be used for proof of identity in other apps Car Play: deeper integration into the car hardware, e.g. B. Controlling the radio or air conditioning via CarPlay Safari: sharing tab groups with friends or family, more security with the digital key “Passkey” Apple Maps: planning routes with up to 15 stops, public transport updates, managing public transport tickets without Exit the Family Sharing app: Set up accounts for kids with parental controls Dictation: Seamlessly switch between voice and keystrokes Siri: Run shortcuts without setting up an app first Home App: Easier control of accessories in the smart home Fitness App: Use on iPhone without Apple Watch Health App: Manage medication lists, schedules and reminders Apple News: Follow favorite teams and leagues in My Sports Game Center: Revamped dashboard Personalized 3D Audio: Create a personalized 3D audio profile using a true-depth camera Data protection tool “Safety Check”: helps in the case of violence by life partners in, quickly removes all access to the device, among other things