Those of you who own an iPhone are likely looking for ways to update to iOS 16. The good news is that there are plenty of different ways you can do this. You can install the software via iTunes on your computer, you can download it on your phone and you can even install the software from a third party application.
Messages
If you haven’t heard, Apple has released iOS 16, an updated version of the iPhone and iPad operating system. The latest release includes a plethora of new features. For instance, the Messages app now has a focus filter that lets users filter out irrelevant content.
The Mail app also has some interesting changes. For one, there’s an option to delete a message before it gets sent. Another change is a better navigation tool. Maps will now support transit passes, so you can easily check fares.
Apple also added some cool new emojis. You can now insert emojis via dictation. And Siri has improved its dictation skills. It can now add a question mark, a period, or a comma automatically.
Apple Wallet
When Apple released the iOS 16 operating system, it also introduced Apple Wallet. The new app makes it easy to store digital keys in an encrypted way. In addition, it enables users to protect their identity and age.
Using the Wallet app, users can manage their credit cards, coupons, transit passes, and tickets. They can also share these keys with apps like Mail and Messages.
To get started using the new Wallet app, open the Settings app and select Wallet & Apple Pay. You will be prompted to create a password for your Apple ID.
After entering your password, you will be directed to the Wallet app. From here, you can add new keys. This will include your Apple Watch keys.
Health app
The Health app on iPhone is one of the latest features to make its way into iOS 16. It provides an easy-to-use system for logging and spotting medication and health activities. However, not all Health apps are created equal. Some of them can even fail to work.
If the Health app on your iPhone isn’t working, there are a few steps you can take to fix it. First, you need to check if the app is enabled.
You can also check if the app is running in the background. To do this, you need to open the App Switcher. This allows you to see all the current background activities on your phone.
Clean Energy Charging
Clean Energy Charging is a new feature in iOS 16.1 that is designed to minimize your phone’s carbon footprint. This feature learns your charging habits, and will only charge your iPhone when lower carbon-emission electricity is available. The system works in conjunction with Optimized Battery Charging.
Clean Energy Charging uses data from the local energy grid to forecast carbon emissions. It will only engage if the charging habits are consistent, and only in the locations that you’re most likely to charge your iPhone. For example, if you regularly use your iPhone in your workplace, Clean Energy Charging will only charge it when the office is using cleaner energy.
Customizing the lock screen
Customizing the Lock Screen on your iPhone is no longer limited to choosing a wallpaper. The newest version of iOS 16 lets you customize the clock, widgets and more. With the new features, you can create your own unique lock screens.
The most basic Lock Screen can be set to display one or two large widgets. You can also choose to have a lock screen for your work and one for your leisure. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the same widgets can be displayed in both.
A widget is simply a piece of data, such as your weather, time and date or an app’s icon. Some of these widgets even offer customized information. For example, you can have a widget that shows your current location and your next appointment in the Calendar.
Customizing the home screen wallpaper
The new Lock Screen and Home Screen on iOS 16 allow you to customize the wallpaper. From choosing a solid color to gradient options, there is plenty to choose from.
In the process of choosing a wallpaper, you may also wish to add a widget or two. Widgets are small icons that sit on your home screen and provide some quick information. These widgets can be easily accessed without waking up your iPhone. To get started, simply open the Settings app.
You can also use iOS 16’s widgets to create a cool, customized Lock Screen. Using these widgets you can change the font of your clock, change the location of your widgets, and even blur the background image.
