The stable version of iOS 16 is finally available for your iPhone and this means that you can already enjoy the wide range of new features that this system renewal brings with it. In this publication we are going to review the most interesting ones, as well as make known the compatible models and the process to update your mobile.
Apple announced the deployment date of this version of the operating system at the presentation of the iPhone 14 and since then the wait has been eternal, but the day has come. There are many who have iOS 16 on their smartphone through the beta program , although with the release of the stable update all those bugs that users have been experiencing are disappearing, so it is convenient to carry out the corresponding procedure for it.
Update your iPhone: supported models
Before starting with the steps to update your iPhone to iOS 16 , it is important to know in advance the models that can receive the version. We have already anticipated that there are many compatible ones that Apple has announced, so if your smartphone is already several years old, there is nothing to worry about. It is important to note that the iPhone 14 generation already integrates this version from the factory and that is why it does not appear on the list, unlike the iPhone 13 that does need an update. This is the complete list with all eligible mobiles :
- iPhone 13 ProMax
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 Mini
- iPhone 12 ProMax
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Mini
- iPhone 11 ProMax
- iPhone 11Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XSMax
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
Usually, you receive a notification that tells you about a new version available and when you click on it, you are redirected to the specific location of the settings where you can download and install it. However, there are those who keep system warnings disabled, so it is important to know the process in case an unexpected event occurs:
- Open the settings on your iPhone.
- Look for the “General” section and access its interior.
- Locate the “Software Update” option and the iOS 16 version of the system should appear.
- In this section you can also activate automatic updates so you don’t miss a single one when it is available.
- Enable “Download iOS updates” and “Install iOS updates”.
Main novelties of iOS 16
Now that you have the new iOS 16 version of the operating system on your iPhone, it’s time to learn about some of the most outstanding features offered by this update. For this we have selected the ones that we have found most interesting so that you can make the most of your device:
- A revamped lock screen
The most significant change that iOS 16 brings to the various iPhones listed above is an entirely new lock screen. The best of all is that it is very customizable , since you can modify both the style and the color, as well as choose another wallpaper just by swiping towards a dice. In addition, you have at your fingertips the option of adding widgets to consult information without having to access the phone.
- Locate photos in an instant
The Spotlight search engine of your iPhone is of great help to find a specific image among your infinite gallery. Thanks to the integration of the “Photos” app in the system, you can write any word related to the photo so that, through keywords and the metadata of the capture, the mobile can find the content in question.
- Focus Mode Improvements
If you need to study for an exam or prepare a presentation for work, the Focus Modes on your iPhone are ideal, and with iOS 16 these have been drastically improved. Not only can you associate a lock screen to this mode to modify its appearance, but there are different filters and suggestions to optimize its operation and not be distracted by any notification.
- Control your home automation
With the Home application you can control parameters of your smart home and it has been redesigned to be more accessible as well as easy to control . Now turning on the light, air conditioning, opening a door or checking the security systems is possible with a single touch.
- View battery percentage
A property that many Apple users have been waiting for a long time and that with iOS 16 is finally a reality. Now you can activate an option to show the battery percentage of your iPhone and thus know if it is a good time to charge your smartphone.
- Isolation mode to improve your security
The privacy of user data has become a fundamental aspect as a consequence of the digitized world in which we live. The vast majority store personal information on their iPhone , whether it’s private or work data that no one should have access to. With Isolation Mode your information will be sealed at all times.
- AI photo cropping
Another of the most striking features of iOS 16 has to do with the possibility of cutting out the background of an image through Artificial Intelligence. Easy, simple and uncomplicated so you can quickly make a sticker or get the subject of a photo to insert it into another and edit it.
- Interact with your watch from your iPhone
The latest novelty that we offer you of the many that the new version of iOS has is to duplicate the screen of your Apple Watch on your iPhone. So you can access your smart watch from the mobile itself and without having to do anything else. A useful property to consult information without straining your eyes too much.
