The wait is over: iOS 16 is out of beta testing and available for all compatible iOS devices.
iOS 16 – Meet the NEW Lock Screen and Home Screen!
If you’ve been patiently waiting for the new iOS 16 release, you’re in luck. The latest version of Apple’s smartphone operating system is available now. As long as your iPhone is compatible (i.e. you have an iPhone 8 or newer), you can jump right in and start updating.
Like most major version jumps, this update brings several new features to your iPhone. The lock screen is more customizable with simulated depth for your photos, choose between display fonts, and set your preferences for what kind of information is displayed. It can switch between photos and offer quick glances at the information you want without unlocking your phone. And yes, this is also the iOS update that adds the ability to edit your text messages.
Other new features include a Live Text update that can recognize and translate text in videos, and improved security in Safari with passcodes that use biometric identification instead of passwords. Accessibility also expands with Door Detection to help users with visual impairments and live captions for phones and FaceTime for the hearing impaired.
