Ahead of its official release sometime later this fall, today at WWDC 2022 Apple announced a number of exciting new features heading to iOS 16.
One of the most important new changes in iOS 16 is a revamped lock screen, which features a wide range of customization options and layouts. There will even be new templates that let you choose different fonts and accent colors, in addition to support for widgets — all of which can be accessed without needing to unlock your phone. Additionally, there’s also a new wallpaper feature that lets you select from a range of categories including dynamic wallpapers that change based on the time or even the weather.
Another big update is revamped notifications, which will now roll up from the bottom of the screen. Meanwhile, the new Live Activities features is designed to help you better keep track of current events and appointments like live game scores or an Uber ride.
iOS’s Focus Mode is also getting an upgrade that works with the new lock screen, so you can use widgets or things like to-do lists to make sure you get your work done. And when it comes to Messages, iOS 16 will allow you to edit texts even after they’ve been sent, or recall them entirely in case you sent something accidentally. And as a way to enhance its Live Text feature, Apple is adding support for using Live Text during videos.
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