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Awesome iOS 16 features you must try

Apple rolled out its latest iOS 16 update packed with a number of features. The newest version of the tech giant’s mobile OS has brought major changes to customization to the lock screen, Messages, and Mail, but that’s not where it ends. This year-round, iOS 16 brought some revolutionary changes to the lock screen which is now complete;y customizable, users can also stack notifications to the bottom of the screen now. However, like every year, Apple has made some minor enhancements to the overall feel of the software experience. These changes are easy to look over but ultimately contribute to helping users through little tweaks here and there. Here is a look at all the iOS 16 features that may have gone under your radar:

Share Wi-Fi password

Have you ever been in a position where you wanted to share your Wi-Fi password with a guest but don’t remember it? Well, I have! It is awkward, to say the least, but Apple has a fix for people like me. With iOS 16, users can view and share their Wi-Fi passwords whenever they want. All you need to do is tap on the ‘i’ button in the Wi-Fi settings. Tap on ‘password’ on the next screen and copy the password to share it with your friends and family.

Unsend emails

Users probably know that they can unsend a text on Messages with iOS 16. But did you know that you can do the same with mails? Messages have a two-minute window to be unsent in iOS 16, but the window is narrower for mails. Users can choose between 10, 20, and 30 second window to unsend their mails. The option can also be turned off if you think you don’t need this feature.

Folder for duplicate photos

iOS 16 now comes with a separate folder for duplicate photos. The photos app can let users know if they have multiple identical photos, allowing them to remove them and clear out the storage. It surely is a great way to declutter your device, preventing it from turning slow.

Extra security for hidden photos

When it comes to photo management, iOS 16 really has brought some helpful features. The new update has added another layer of security for the hidden photos folder. The hidden photos album now requires Face ID or Touch ID to get access. The recently deleted folder also now comes with the same security.

Quick Notes

The Quick Notes feature has been a staple to both macOS and iPadOS to quickly write down any thoughts without having to open the Notes app. However, iPhone did not have any such feature. Now, users can now start a Quick Note simply by tapping on an icon in the Command Center. Securing a note is now simpler as users can use the same passcode they use to unlock their iPhones to unlock their notes.

Face ID in landscape mode

iPhones running iOS 16 now support Face ID in landscape mode. Earlier, the unlock was only possible when the device was being used in portrait mode. Users should note that this feature is only limited iPhone and later.

Apple to resolve iOS 16’s camera shaking and copy-paste bug soon

Apple found itself in troubled waters when a number of issues in the latest lineup of the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max and the iOS 16 update were found. We had reported that users were facing a camera shaking issue using third-party apps, whereas, iOS 16’s copy-paste popup was another bug irritating users. It is now revealed that Apple’s new iOS 16 operating system is all set to receive a significant update which fixes the first set of bugs.

Apple to fix iOS 16 bugs

Apple recently confirmed to Bloomberg that it will be releasing a software update to fix the camera shake affecting iPhone 14 pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. Recently, users started sharing videos on social media showcasing that the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max models were facing camera shaking issues while using it on third-party apps like Snapchat and Instagram. The native Apple camera app was working fine but it was only during third-party app usage is when the issue popped up.

Some users were convinced that this is a hardware issue with the new phone, however, they will now be able to fix it by simply installing a software update. it is expected that the update will be rolled out next week. It seems that the issue is rooted in the firmware that controlled Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) system in the lenses. An audible rattling sound was also present from inside the camera module, whereas, the video output would be a shaky mess.

Apple had previously also acknowledged the copy-paste bug in the latest iOS 16. Users were being asked again and again if they want to give a certain app access to the clipboard. The company’s aim in adding the option was to protect user privacy but it surely didn’t work out as planned. It looks like these issues did not come forward during Apple’s internal and beta testing. However, the iOS 16.2 update will address both these issues and send a quick fix.

Apple users face another iOS 16 bug with copy-paste feature

It was only yesterday when we shared that the latest iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max users are facing a camera issue with third-party apps. The latest iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max models are going through a shaky phase as its camera is shaking and making a grinding sound while trying to use Instagram, Snapchat and other third-party applications. The videos of the shaky camera had just started making the rounds and now another bug has been reported in the latest iOS 16. Users are now reporting that they are facing an annoying copy-paste prompt on iOS 16. Read below to know more:

iOS 16 copy-paste bug

In iOS 16, a new prompt has started to appear which seems to be related to privacy and security reasons. Whenever a user wants to paste something from one app to another, the following app now must ask for permission to access the clipboard. Users cannot paste content from one app to another without giving clipboard permission to the apps. While this seems like a good addition by Apple to increase security, it is coming off as an annoyance for users. Besides, some users are reporting that they are getting the permission prompt even after giving access to the apps, which for sure is annoying.

The bug comes after Apple had advertised its new feature of allowing users to copy text straight from videos. An email was sent by a MacRumours reader to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Craig Federighi, the senior vice president of software engineering at Apple. While there was no reply from the two heads, a senior manager at Apple, Ron Huang, replied to the email stating that the company will get to the bottom of this issue. The email reply also added that the copy-paste bug is definitely not something that the company expected. According to Huang, the tech giant had not faced the copy-paste bug during its internal testing.

The copy-paste bug in iOS 16 also comes right after some users reported that the battery percentage indicator was not working for them. After installing iOS 16 on any iPhone with Face ID, users can make the battery percentage in the status bar in theory. However, that was not the case with the iPhone XR. iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and 13 mini. The devices did not receive this feature and are currently waiting for the same. It is expected that the iOS 16.1 beta update will bring this feature to the mentioned devices.

 

 

iOS 16 has a better adoption rate than last year’s update

It’s only been a few days since the iOS 16 dropped and the verdict for its adoption by iPhone users is already out! It looks like users are more interested in upgrading the operating system than they were last year with the iOS 15. Though fewer devices are supporting iOS 16, iPhone users have swiftly made their way to an upgrade.

iOS 16 adoption rate

The data has been compiled by Mixpanel, which reveals that iOS 16 brought more users to update their devices as compared to the iOS 15 update. However, the iOS update with the highest rate of adoption was interestingly the iOS 14. The data shared by Mixpanel states that iOS 16 has been downloaded by 6.71% of users as compared to iOS 15. The previous update was downloaded by only 6.48% of users. Both updates have been marginally passed by iOS 14, it was downloaded by 9.22% on its first day of release.

If data is compared by the first three days of the original releases then, iOS 16 had 10.45% adoption. Whereas, iOS 15 and iOS 14 had an adoption rate of 9.68% and 14.68% respectively. The reason why iOS 14 was adopted by users quickly lies in the major changes Apple introduced along with it. It was the first iOS update to feature widgets on the home screen. The update revamped the look and feel of using an iOS device. Back then, apps which could customize the home screen had also taken a mainstream swing.

However, iOS 15 on the other hand was a rather standard update. It was touted as the ‘pandemic’ update by many as it launched during peak pandemic and featured minuscule updates to FaceTime, Notifications, and more. Though this update was not exciting enough for users to rush to update it. The newly revamped iOS 16 lock screen could be one reason why Apple users are adopting the update quickly. Check out the adoption rate of iOS 16 HERE. Have you updated your iPhone to iOS 16 yet?

iOS 16: Google brings these new widgets to iPhone screens

Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS are two different forces to reckon with. While on one hand, some Android fans are vocal about their dislike of iOS, Apple loyalists love to stick by it. However, there are some cross-platform supported apps in both operating systems. Apple’s Music application works on Android just fine and all Google applications like Drive, Chrome, and more are supported on Apple devices. With the recent launch of the iOS 16, Google has announced that it will be releasing new widgets for the iPhone.

Google’s new widgets for iOS 16

The iPhone lock screen has been updated with the release of iOS 16. Users can now customize the lock screen by tapping on the ‘Customize’ option. This is a new way for users to interact with the iPhone rather than having a lock screen which only showcases notifications. Google in its official blog post stated, “Your Lock Screen is the first thing you see when you pick up your phone, and Lock Screen widgets for lots of Google apps are on the way. You’ll be able to unlock your device to access your favourite Google features with just one tap — and even see some updates right on your Lock Screen.” Here are the details of the upcoming widgets:

Chrome

Google will be rolling out a lock screen widget that allows users to launch Chrome instantly. Users will be able to search using voice commands or launch the incognito mode through the widget itself.

Drive

The dedicated lock screen widget for Drive allows users to access their files easily. A single tap on the Drive widget in iOS 16 will allow users to open starred files, folders and suggested files in an instant.

Google Search

This is more of an obvious addition to the Google iOS 16 widgets. Users can instantly enter their queries in the Google Search widget. Users will also get an option to search with voice or camera features.

Gmail

Gmail has also been added to the Google iOS 16 widgets. The widget showcases new messages in the user’s inbox automatically. The inbox messages can be customized as per categories too.

iOS 16: Apple rolls out its biggest update of 2022

iOS 16 is just around the corner and eligible users will start receiving the update soon. The newly designed iOS 16 is all set to revamp the iPhone feel with multiple personalization options and a redesigned lock screen. Here is everything you need to know about the latest iOS 16:

iOS 16 supported devices

iOS 16 will be compatible with the iPhone 8 and higher. The new OS can be installed on iPhone 8 released in 2017 and higher. The extended list of all supported devices is as follows:

  • iPhone 14
  • iPhone 14 Plus
  • iPhone 14 Pro
  • iPhone 14 Pro Max
  • iPhone 13
  • iPhone 13 mini
  • iPhone 13 Pro
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max
  • iPhone 12
  • iPhone 12 mini
  • iPhone 12 Pro
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone 11 Pro
  • iPhone 11 Pro Max
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8
  • iPhone 8 Plus
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

New Lock screen interface

iOS 16’s new lock screen has been completely revamped and now sports multiple new features. Besides widgets and an extended notification panel, users will also be able to add customizable fonts. The lock screen will also come with an option of Live Activities, where users can check sports scores and track other information like food delivery.

iMessage update

The new iMessage update allows users to change or delete a message up to 15 minutes after sending it. Users also get an option to restore recently deleted communications for 30 days. The new iMessage update allows users to mark read messages as unread.

Apple Maps update

The new iOS 16 update brings a refresh to the Maps application. Now, users can add multiple stops to their route, a feature long available in Google Maps. Apple Maps users will now also be able to check out public transport fares. 3D-like visuals for Apple CarPlay are also included. Apple’s iOS 16 rollout will start in India on September 12 at 10:30 PM (IST).

 

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