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iOS 16
Version of the iOS operating system
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DeveloperApple Inc.
Source modelClosed with open-source components
Latest release16.7.10[1] (August 7, 2024; 5 months ago (2024-08-07)) [±]
Update methodSoftware Update
Package managerApp Store
Platforms
Kernel typeHybrid (XNU)
Default
user interface		Cocoa Touch (multi-touch, GUI)
LicenseProprietary software with open-source components
Preceded byiOS 15
Official websitewww.apple.com/ios/ios-16-preview/
Support status
Beta
Articles in the series
iPadOS 16 (derivative for iPad)

iOS 16 is the 16th and upcoming major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple for its iPhone line of products. It was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 6, 2022, as the successor to iOS 15.

The public version of iOS 16 is expected to be released in late 2022, while the public beta is expected to become available in July.

History

Updates

The first developer beta of iOS 16 was released on June 6, 2022.

Version Build Codename Release date Notes Update Type
16.0 beta 20A5283p SydneySeed June 6, 2022 First developer beta Beta

Legend:   Past   Current   Beta

Features

Lock screen customizations with fonts widgets

Focus with lock screen

Messages

  • Edit/unsend messages
  • SharePlay in Messages
  • Mark messages as unread for future use

Apple Maps

  • Multi-stop routing (maximum of 15 stops)[2]
  • Pay in Transit
  • MapKit

Privacy

  • Safety check: helps those in abusive relationships by resetting permissions given
  • Automatic security updates

Intelligence features

  • Live text with video
  • Lift subjects in the background with Live Text
  • Quick actions
  • Siri now can work from startup without setup

Supported devices

iOS 16 is supported by iPhones released in late 2017 or later, and discontinues support for the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), and iPod Touch (7th generation). The following iPhones able to support iOS 16 include:[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Clover, Juli (August 7, 2024). "Apple Releases iOS 17.6.1 With Advanced Data Protection Bug Fix". MacRumors. Retrieved September 3, 2024. Apple has also released an iOS 16.7.10 update for devices that are unable to be upgraded to ‌iOS 17‌..
  2. ^ Fathi, Sami. "Apple Maps Gaining Support for Multi-Stop Routing in iOS 16 and Expanding New Maps to 11 More Countries". MacRumors. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
  3. ^ Johnson, Allison (2022-06-06). "Apple iOS 16 brings massive improvements to lock screen and messages". The Verge. Retrieved 2022-06-06.
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