IOS 16

iOS 16 (codenamed Sydney) is a version of iOS that was first announced at the WWDC keynote on 6 June 2022. It is planned to be released in September 2022.

New features and changes

 * The new Lock screen is fully customizable in appearance and it can host Widgets. It is possible to change the font and text color for the date and time by tapping on it as if they were widgets. Ability to apply color effects to the entire lock screen. A small widget can be added on the first line next to the date. Other widgets can be added and arranged horizontally on the third row, below the time.
 * It is possible to create multiple lock screens to be set at any time. It is possible to have a different lock screen based on the status active at that time. Focus filters allow apps to show different content based on the active status at that time, for example, Safari can only show opened tabs related to the Work status, etc.
 * It is possible to have a different lock screen based on the status active at that time.
 * Focus filters allow apps to show different content based on the active status at that time, for example, Safari can only show opened tabs related to the Work status, etc.
 * Notifications appear from the bottom instead of from above, in order to facilitate the use of the phone with one hand and also to prevent widgets from being covered by notifications.
 * There are special widgets on the lock screen that can show data in real time, allowing the user to follow events continuously without being flooded with separate notifications. They take advantage of the new Real-time Notifications introduced with iOS 16.
 * Ability to delete and edit a message already sent within 15 minutes.
 * Ability to mark an entire discussion as unread to read it later.
 * SharePlay is now supported on Messages.
 * Recovered the deleted messages for up to 30 days.
 * New Collaborations features
 * Live Captions automatically transcribes what is said during a FaceTime call.
 * Ability to schedule a mail message to be sent later.
 * Ability to cancel a newly sent email within seconds.
 * Ability to put on top and set a reminder for messages you haven't responded to yet.
 * Improved search typos that you make during the search are automatically corrected, based on the content of your messages, so you get results
 * It is now possible to plan a route that passes between several intermediate stop points (maximum of 15 stops). You can ask Siri to add a new stop point while you are navigating.
 * Now you can use Transit cards on Wallet.
 * The "Apple Pay Later" was included.
 * New MapKit features supporting Look Around and Detailed City Experience.
 * During text dictation the keyboard is always present and allows the user to switch from speech to manual typing and vice versa without interruptions. It is also possible to insert emojis through dictation. Auto-Punctuation automatically inserts a dot when there's a pause in the dictation.
 * Ability to share photos from the user’s library with 5 different contacts. Shared photos can be edited or deleted freely by these contacts.
 * In the Camera app, they can decide if the photo they're about to take is a photo that will be automatically shared, or if it should remain personal.
 * The Photos app contains a new tool that allows you to detect duplicate photos in albums
 * Ability to select and capture text in videos
 * Quick actions are commands available directly on the Live Text. It is possible to make price conversions to another currency or translations on the fly from the recognized text.
 * It is possible to add and manage the medicines to be taken during the day.
 * Sleep stages allows the user to monitor the sleep phases detected by the Apple Watch.
 * Cross-device connectivity in tvOS 16 for new experiences between Apple TV, Apple Watch, and iPhone.
 * Passkey is a new technology that allows the user to authenticate on sites and apps without using passwords. Passkeys are generated by the phone and the permission is granted via Face ID or Touch ID.
 * Safety check: helps those in abusive relationships by resetting permissions given to people, apps and devices
 * Automatic security updates
 * New permission requirement before copying from the clipboard
 * Access Spotlight directly from the Home Screen with the new button and get quick results