iOS 16 will be released in the fall of 2022 as a free update with the next iteration of the iPhone, with a ton of new features. With so much news, it’s easy to overlook some of the subtle but meaningful changes the new update will bring, so here are some highlights.
Landscape mode for Face ID
Apple has said that with the release of iOS 16, “supported iPhone models” will be able to use Face ID in landscape mode. This is a long-standing feature that currently only works on devices that lack facial recognition. This means you can unlock your iPhone while lying on the couch or in bed without stretching your neck. The feature is expected to work on at least the iPhone 13 or later.
Mark message as unread
With iOS 16 installed on your device, you can finally mark messages as unread in the Messages app. This feature works with standard SMS messages and iMessage messages sent between Apple devices.
Duplicate detection in photos and contacts
To help you organize your life, iOS 16 will make it easier to delete duplicate contacts and photos so you don’t have to rely on third-party apps like Remo. Duplicate contacts will appear under the “Duplicates Found” heading at the top of the contacts list, while Photos will create a duplicate album at the bottom of the album list near the “Hidden” and “Recently Deleted” albums.
Show Wi-Fi password in settings
iOS lets you share Wi-Fi logins with other devices, sync passwords via iCloud, so once you’re signed in on your iPhone, your iPad and Mac are automatically connected. This feature is handy, but it doesn’t replace the ability to disclose passwords, so you can share passwords with friends or non-Apple devices.
A more powerful smart note folder
Apple Notes has grown from strength to strength, and Apple has added features such as proper collaboration, organizing labels, and full support for shortcuts. Apple also introduced Smart Folders, which work much like they do in apps like macOS and Apple Mail, by creating “smart” collections of notes, no matter which top-level folder they’re stored in.
Erase memories from photos
Apple Photos displays collections of photos in your library as memories, often celebrating a day at a specific location, seasonal event, or a subject like pets. These appear to be random, and aside from hiding holiday events, there is little control over what is shown other than the “Reset Suggested Memories” or “Reset Character Suggestions” options.
Lock your hidden and recently deleted albums
You need to hide your hidden albums to guarantee any kind of privacy, and even then it can be easily unhidden by a snoop on an unlocked iPhone. iOS 16 changes that with the ability to lock hidden and recently deleted albums, requiring Face ID, Touch ID or passcode authentication to gain access.
Get haptic feedback on the Apple keyboard
Some third-party keyboards already support tactile feedback while typing, with a sound with each keystroke, making typing more satisfying. iOS 16 adds an option called “Haptics” under Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback that you can turn on for a more tactile typing experience.
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