The official version of Apple’s iOS 16 system is online： the most obvious three major changes.

In the early morning of September 13th, the official version of iOS 16 was released. The updated iOS 16 system pays more attention to the single device experience, and has been upgraded and optimized in many small details to give users a better experience.

The specific version number of this update is (20A362). The upgraded model of iOS 16 is to be used on iPhone 8, A11 processor and higher.

In other words, on "outdated" models such as iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 series and iPhone SE, the iOS 16 system will no longer support it.

The most obvious update aspects of iOS 16 are as follows:

1. Customizable screen locking interface

IOS16 lock screen appearance can be edited according to users’ own preferences. For example, weather, battery power, calendar, etc. can be edited and customized on the screen lock interface, and even other widget functions can be displayed on the screen lock interface, which is very active. Users can also make the screen lock interface more beautiful according to their own aesthetics.

2. iMessage can be edited and withdrawn.

On iOS 16 system, iMessage can be edited, deleted and marked as unread. In terms of mail, it has the functions of e-mail, canceling e-mail and getting follow-up reminders.

3. Share photo albums with your family synchronously and lock sensitive photo albums.

After the iOS is updated to 16.0, iCloud Shared Photo Gallery can more easily share images with family members through a library, and everyone in the shared photo gallery can edit them, which is more convenient for other family members to use. In addition, the photo application supports copy/paste editing and locks sensitive albums, such as recently deleted albums.

In terms of security, iOS 16 system can now transfer FaceTime calls to other devices. At the same time, in the "health" application, it has new functions such as tracking the user’s sleep, recording the drugs that the user wants to take at a specific time, and reminding him at the point, which is closer to the user’s life experience.

In addition, the iOS 16 system has many upgrades and optimizations in terms of user interactivity and usage. The specific updates are as follows:

Lock screen:

The lock screen has been redesigned to personalize the lock screen in a new way, including displaying personal photos, customizing font styles and displaying widgets.

Multiple locking screens can be created and easily switched;

Lock screen gallery provides personalized suggestions and Apple featured collections for lock screen;

Provide a variety of font and color options to help users customize the appearance of date and time on the lock screen;

Lock the widgets on the screen to get all kinds of information at a glance, such as weather, battery power and upcoming calendar schedule;

The new photo effect can put the photo subject before the time (applicable to iPhone XS and subsequent models);

Lock the color filter, tone and font style of the screen photo to change with the photo style, so that various elements complement each other;

The notification appears at the bottom of the lock screen and can be displayed as an expanded list view, an overlay view, or a count view.

Focus mode:

Lock screen association can associate the lock screen with the focus mode, and switch to the corresponding lock screen to activate the focus mode;

Focus mode filtering will hide disturbing content in Calendar, Mail, Messages, Safari browser and third-party apps;

Streamlined settings make it easier and faster for you to start using the focus mode, while personalized lock screen and home screen suggestions will include apps and widgets related to the set focus mode.

information：

The message can still be edited within 15 minutes after it is sent, and the recipient can see the editing record;

Undo send allows you to withdraw the message within 2 minutes after it is sent;

Marking as unread allows you to easily return to the conversation later;

Sharing in "information" allows you and your friends to watch movies, listen to music, play games and enjoy wonderful activities while sending messages;

Collaboration allows you to easily invite others to collaborate on files through messages, and get activity updates in the conversation when someone edits a shared project.

e-mail：

The improved search function will give more accurate and complete results and provide suggestions at the beginning of typing;

Cancel sending allows you to cancel sending an email within 10 seconds after clicking Send;

Scheduled sending can send e-mail at a specific date and time;

Remind me allows you to set a date and time to get a reminder of a specified email.

Safari browser and pass key

Sharing a tab group allows you to share a group of tabs with others and view the updates of the tab group in real time during collaboration;

The tab group start page allows you to add different background images and personal favorites for each tab group;

Fixed tabs in the tab group allow you to fix frequently visited websites for each tab group;

Safari browser page translation adds translations for Turkish, Thai, Vietnamese, Polish, Indonesian and Dutch pages;

Passwords support simpler and safer login methods and can be used instead of passwords;

Synchronize the passkey through iCloud keychain, so that it can be used on all Apple devices while maintaining end-to-end encryption.

Live text：

Live text video support allows you to interact with the text in the video frame when it is paused, so as to copy, translate, query and share (applicable to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and subsequent models);

Fast operation allows you to operate on the data detected in photos and videos with a single click, so as to track flights or logistics, translate foreign languages and convert currencies (applicable to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and subsequent models).

Picture query：

Extracting the subject from the background will separate it from the image so that it can be copied and pasted into apps such as Mail and Info (applicable to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and subsequent models).

Siri：

Simple shortcut command settings can run shortcut commands directly through Siri without pre-setting after downloading the App (applicable to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and subsequent models);

The new settings allow you to send messages directly without Siri asking you to confirm before sending them.

"Hey Siri, what can I do?" You can easily find all the functions of Siri in iOS and App (for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and subsequent models);

Just say "Hey Siri, hang up" and you can hang up the phone and make FaceTime calls through Siri (applicable to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and subsequent models).

dictate：

The new dictation experience supports the combination of voice and keyboard, input and edit text (for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and subsequent models);

Automatic punctuation can insert commas, periods and question marks with dictation;

Support emoticons, which can be inserted by voice (applicable to iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and subsequent models).

map：

The multi-stop route supports adding up to fifteen stops along the driving route in the Map;

After adding the transportation card to the "wallet", you can view the insufficient balance information and recharge the card without leaving the "map";

In the San Francisco Bay Area, London, new york and San Diego, the transportation fee will show the cost of the trip.

Apple Pay and wallet：

After the cooperative merchants make Apple Pay consumption, they can receive detailed receipts and order tracking information in the "wallet" through Apple Pay order tracking.

family：

The "home" App has been redesigned, making it easier to browse, organize, view and control smart home accessories;

The "Home" tab now integrates all accessories, rooms and scenes in one place, giving you an unobstructed view of your home.

Accessories are classified according to lamps, environment, safety, speakers, TV and water, and arranged according to rooms, which is convenient for you to visit quickly and can display more detailed status information;

The new camera view can display up to four cameras in the front and center of the "Home" tab, and scroll to view more camera views in the home;

The accessories plate has been redesigned, and the icons are more recognizable and the colors match their categories. The new operation makes the accessories control more accurate.

health：

The "Medication" function can help you track and manage the use of drugs, vitamins and dietary supplements by creating lists, customizing medication arrangements and reminders, and you can also view the use records over time;

If the menstrual cycle you recorded shows patterns such as sparse menstruation, irregular menstruation, prolonged menstruation or continuous dripping bleeding, the menstrual deviation notice can remind you;

"Health Sharing" invitation allows relatives to share health data with you easily and safely;

The "health sharing" reminder makes the health data you share with your loved ones clear, transparent and under control.

Family sharing：

The settings of children’s accounts have been improved, making it easier to create accounts, making parental control more reasonable, and including age-appropriate media restrictions;

You can easily set up a brand-new iOS or iPadOS device for your children by using Quick Start, and select the required parental controls;

You can use "Information" to send screen usage time requests, which is more convenient to approve or reject children’s requests;

The Family Sharing Checklist gives you tips and suggestions, such as updating your children’s parental control settings, turning on location sharing, or reminding you to share your iCloud+ subscription with everyone.

safety-check：

"Security Check" is a brand-new section in "Settings", which can help victims of domestic violence or intimate partner violence to quickly reset the access rights granted to others;

"Emergency Reset" enables you to quickly take measures to reset access rights for everyone and the App, including disabling the location sharing of "Find" and resetting the privacy rights of the App.

Managing sharing and access rights can help you check and customize which apps and contacts can access your information.

Auxiliary function：

The "door detection" function of the "amplifier" can determine the position of the door, read the surrounding signs and symbols and tell you how to open the door (applicable to iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro);

The mirroring function of Apple Watch allows you to fully control Apple Watch from iPhone, and supports the use of switching control, voice control or other auxiliary functions on iPhone, thus making full use of Apple Watch;

When users with cognitive impairment play games, "co-control" can help them get the support of nurses or friends and integrate the inputs of multiple game controllers into one;

Narrator has added more than 20 languages and regions, including Bengali (India), Bulgarian, Catalan, Ukrainian and Vietnamese.

In the latest report of 9To5Mac. Apple will also bring the option of "clean energy charging" to American users on the iOS 16 system. The goal is to optimize the charging time of the power grid using clean energy through clean energy charging, thus reducing the carbon emissions of the iPhone.

Compared with the past, this iOS 16 system has a lot of playable functions, and it also brings more enjoyment to users in terms of actual experience and security.

The specific models that can be upgraded are the same as above. It can be seen that many old models are no longer supported. However, due to the version number, some users may not be able to receive the push temporarily, and they will have to wait until later to upgrade.