10 latest features you will be getting on iOS 16 & iPadOS 16
This year, Apple's iOS 16 has made a lot of fruit fans love and hate. First of all, it has added a lot of custom functions, you can customize the lock screen interface, and secondly, there are many small function optimizations. However, it is reported that there will be more fun and practical new features will be added to the iPhone and iPad in the future.
1. iCloud Shared Photo Library
This feature was revealed a long time ago but was delayed for a few reasons. Under this function, users can quickly share photos with family and friends when using the photo application. Currently, it is reported that up to 5 people can access the photo-sharing library through iCloud, and can edit, add, delete, and other operations.
2. The real-time activity of third-party apps
This function can be understood as the notification display of third-party applications. Under this function, the real-time activities of third-party applications, such as sports events, takeaway delivery progress, etc., can be displayed on the lock screen of the iPhone or on the Smart Island.
At the same time, on the iPhone 14 Pro/Max models with Smart Island and AOD display support, when the device is unlocked, real-time activities will be displayed on Smart Island, and when the device is locked or in AOD display, it will appear on the lock screen. on the interface.
3. SOS via satellite
The four new iPhone 14 models this year all support the new satellite emergency SOS feature, which sends out emergency SOS signals via satellite, allowing users to send text messages to emergency services in areas without network coverage. It is reported that it will be launched in the United States and Canada in November. At the same time, the service is free for the first two years. It is a pity that this function is useless for our mainland Chinese users. If you want to experience this function, you still have to look at the Huawei Mate 50 series.
4. Apple Music Classic App
In August 2021, Apple announced the acquisition of Primephonic, a classical music service. At the time, Apple said it would launch a dedicated classical music app in 2022, combining the Primephonic user interface with other features to create a new classical music app. The exact release date is currently unknown.
5. Clean energy charging
The newly upgraded clean energy charging function of iOS 16.1, according to Apple officials, aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the iPhone by optimizing the charging time when the grid uses clean energy. Unfortunately, this feature is only supported in the US.
6. Apple Fitness+ service without Apple Watch
Beginning with iOS 16.1, iPad 16.1, and tvOS 16.1, users without an Apple Watch can enjoy Apple Fitness+, which provides access to over 3,000 workout and meditation videos, with new content added every week. The US version of the subscription service is priced at $9.99 per month and $79.99 per year.
7. Freeform
At present, Apple said that it will release a new Freeform new digital whiteboard application for iPhone and iPad later this year. The application is called a "flexible canvas" on which users can view, share, collaborate, and adjust layouts and pages at will. size, and supports Apple Pencil.
8. Matter accessories in the Home app
The matter is Apple's upcoming connectivity standard that will enable more smart home accessories to work seamlessly across multiple platforms, including Apple's HomeKit, Amazon's Alexa, and Google Home. A HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, or Apple TV HD is required to function as a Home Hub when using the Home app and Siri-controlled Matter accessories.
9. More iPhone models will support battery percentage display
As soon as this feature was launched before, Apple was on the hot search again. At first, it could only display the digital percentage and the battery icon would not change with the power consumption. Finally, on the latest iOS16, Apple has added this feature. It is reported that starting from iOS 16.1, this feature will be extended to iPhone11, iPhone XR, iPhone12 mini, iPhone13 mini, and other models.
10. More iPad Pros support pre-stage scheduling
Recently, Apple announced that iPadOS 16.1 will extend the front-end scheduling function to the old 2020 and 2018 iPad Pro models. On older iPad Pro models, pre-stage scheduling will not support external displays, and the feature will only work with four programs on the built-in display.