iOS 16: expected updated features and release date.
Apple will unveil its upcoming operating system- iOS 16 in Worldwide Developers Conference which will start in June 2022. We expect iOS 16 to add lots of new features, though without design changes.
In fact, the corporate has shared a some details of what iOS 16 features can have. In this article we will discuss the likely new features, design changes and release date of iOS 16.
Table of contents:
- OS 16: Release date
- Which devices will run iOS 16?
- How much will iOS 16 cost?
- Latest and improved iOS 16 features
iOS 16: Release date:
Apple has confirmed that this year's WWDC will happen between 6 - 10 June.
- June 6, 2022: iOS 16 unveiled
- June 6, 2022: iOS 16 released to developer beta testers
- July 2022: iOS 16 released to public beta testers
- September 2022: Final version of iOS 16.0 released to general public.
How much will iOS 16 cost?
iOS 16 will be a free upgrade for supported iPhone users.
Which devices will run iOS 16?
We expect the iPhone 7 and later to be ready to run iOS 16.
Latest and improved iOS 16 features
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revelled in a very Mid-may newsletter that There should be major changes across the system. Here are the list of some new features.
- Interactive widgets
- Always-on display
- Notifications changes
- New Health and Fitness features
- Crash detection
- AR/VR capabilities
- Voice Over updates
- Dictation updates
- Games controllers
In a release, Apple has revealed new accessibility features such as-
Door detection
The door detection feature will allow blind users to locate a door while navigating. This feature will read symbols and signs around the door. Door detection will combine the potential of LiDAR and also the device camera.
Apple Watch Mirroring
People with physical and motor disabilities can access the Apple watch remotely using their paired iPhone.
Live captions
The device will automatically generate captions in real-time for any audio content including FaceTime calls.