IOS 16 What device models can upgrade iOS16 new features summary

iOS 16 has upgraded a lot of new functions, but people are still curious about which models it supports, including iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 and the first generation of iPhone SE. So, which device models can be upgraded for iOS 16? What are the new features? I'll bring an introduction below.

which device models can be upgraded for iOS 16

what people are most concerned about is which iPhone models apple IOs 16 supports.

Now Apple has officially announced the answer: iOS 16 needs iPhone 8 or higher. This means that iPhone 6s, iPhone 7 and the first generation iPhone SE will all be abandoned by iOS 16. No way, these models are too old to guarantee the smoothness of iOS 16.

the following is a list of all iPhone models compatible with iOS 16:

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus

iPhone X

iPhone XS and xsmax

iphonexr

iphone11

iphone11pro and Pro Max

iPhone 12. And 12 mini

iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max

iPhone 13 and 13 mini

iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max

iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)

summary of new functions of ios16

1: brand-new custom lock screen

Now you can enter the brand-new custom lock screen setting by long pressing in the lock screen interface! You can customize a variety of wallpaper modes, including portrait wallpaper, rainbow wallpaper, emoji wallpaper and so on.

you can even put widgets in the lock screen interface, which feels like paving the way for the information screen display of the iPhone14 Pro, which is too similar to the previous exposure.

2: Focus mode enhancement

Focus mode can manage desktop icons! For example, after the game mode is turned on, the desktop icon can only display the game, and when the office mode is turned on, you can set to display only the office application.

You can also change the wallpaper and lock the style of the desktop at the same time, and even in the case of switching modes, you can automatically run shortcut commands! It's simply powerful!

3: new notification and real-time activity function

Now the message notification has changed from the middle to the bottom. Obsessive-compulsive disorder may be a little uncomfortable to watch, and it is very unaccustomed at first, but it is a little more portable for large-screen devices.

And now some applications can appear in the notification bar at the bottom when necessary, which will display some key contents, such as playing music, running distance and so on.

4: Apple SMS enhancement

Now Apple SMS function has been further enhanced, and you can repeatedly modify the message you just sent, or directly withdraw it.

In addition, SMS can also enjoy the function of simulcast * * *. You can show the other party the content played on your mobile phone screen in real time, and you can also cooperate in SMS.

5: live text function enhancement

Before, the live text function could only recognize the text content on the picture, but now the live text is outrageous, and the content on the video can also be recognized.

even long press a person, or a prominent thing, you can directly pull it out alone! As long as you can complete the precise matting in an instant, it is simply terrible.

6: input method enhancement

Now the input method supports the functions of speaking and writing, and you can say the words you want to type and then type at the same time, which can greatly improve your typing efficiency.

And now the keyboard also supports more new hidden functions, including its own keyboard, and now there is vibration feedback.

7: iPhone supports fitness ring

Before, only Apple Watch users could have fitness ring targets, but now only iPhone sensors can have a circle fitness ring.

And now I have added a brand-new "medication" function, which can arrange and record my medication. I think this function is very suitable for me.

8: * * Enhanced photo-sharing function

Now * * * photo-sharing function is super powerful, and you can automatically * * * enjoy photos of your family and children with your family. Because Apple's recognition technology is too strong, you can accurately identify and * * * enjoy these photos.

not enough? You can also set the type you want to enjoy * * *, so that the system will automatically recognize it, and at the same time, you can turn on the * * * mode in the camera, so that the photos you take will be enjoyed automatically.

9: Safari browser key

Now Safari browser supports a brand-new password function, which can centrally manage passwords in one place and let friends use this password together, but others can't know the password.

1: Apple Wallet Enhancement

Now Apple Wallet supports order inquiry and * * * key-sharing function, but it is not clear whether this order inquiry function is useful in Chinese mainland.

11: Apple Family Enhances CarPlay Car

Apple Family now supports the Matter protocol, which means that Apple Family can support more smart devices in the future, and the overall UI of Apple Family has changed now.

12: Carplay car

The built-in car system has been fully enhanced, but it needs car support.