Apple releases iOS 16 & watchOS 9 today
iOS 16 and watchOS 9 will be rolling out by Apple worldwide, including India today. Like every year, the latest version of iOS will be released for the recently launched iPhone 14 series, as well as some older iPhone models.
iOS 16 brings improvements and some new customization options. With iOS 16, you get features like Focus Mode, a new lock screen, and more layers of security for recently deleted and hidden albums. Other iOS 16 features include updates in iMessages, SharePlay, Notifications, Maps, Safari, Wallet, and more.
Meanwhile, watchOS 9 brings a functional workout app, a new medication app that provides better insights into sleep and heart health, and support for more watch faces and apps. custom options. Apple announced iOS 16 and also revealed watchOS 9 in June at its 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference.
Which iPhone models support iOS 16
iOS 16 will be available for the recently launched iPhone 14 series, including iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
The iPhone 13 series, including iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max, will also receive the latest software.
Apple iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max as well as iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max will also receive the latest operating system. Those still using iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone SE (2022) will also be able to run the stable iOS 16 software.
When will iOS 16 be released
The iOS 16 release is expected around 10:00am PST, which means for users in India, the update should be released around 10:30pm. iPhone users should start enjoying this option soon after the release of iOS 16. To check, you can go to Settings > General > Software Update to find out if you have the option to update to iOS 16. are not.
It’s worth noting that those in the public beta seem to get the stable update before everyone else. One of the members of the Gadgets 360 team installed the iOS 16 update on his iPhone 12.
iOS 16 features
- Among the many new features in iOS 16 is an overhauled lock screen with more personalization features. Users can spice up their phones with wallpapers, photos, themed collections, time and date fonts, add lock screen widgets for weather, alarm clocks, activity rings and calendars.
- With Apple’s iOS 16, notification stacks and alerts have been moved to the bottom of the display, where they can be easily tapped with one hand to reveal them.
- A new lock screen lets you see things through, and there’s a live activity feature that lets users see what’s happening in real time. You can access focus mode from the lock screen by swiping from the lock screen.
- With iOS 16, users can edit sent messages and permanently cancel recently sent messages (limited to 15 minutes after sending).
- The iOS 16 update introduced iCloud Shared Photo Library, which allows users to share photos with up to 5 other users. However, this feature will be made available to users at a later date.
watchOS 9 release
Like iOS 16, the watchOS 9 update for Apple Watch Series will be released on September 12th for Apple Watch Series 4 and newer devices.
watchOS 9 features
- One of the many features is a new power saving mode that allows users to turn off battery-consuming features to extend the battery life of their Apple Watch. It’s different from the power reserve mode that’s already on the Apple Watch.
- watchOS 9 also includes features of new watch faces,
- improved health and fitness tracking features, and
- a medication app that allows users to discreetly track their medications, vitamins and supplements from their wrist.
