iOS 16, launch date, new features, benfits, etc. Check the storie to get details on it.

iOS 16 enhances iPhone with all-new personalisation features, deeper intelligence and more seamless ways to communicate and share.

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You can now create different Lock Screens, each with a unique backdrop and style, and easily switch between them. Browse a gallery of wallpapers with suggested photos and themed collections for inspiration.

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View notifications on the Lock Screen in an expanded list view, stacked view or hidden view. And notifications appear at the bottom of the screen, so they stay out of the way.

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Live Activities let you track real-time events from your Lock Screen. So you can monitor food delivery or use Now Playing controls without unlocking your phone.

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A new simplified Focus setting lets you choose which applications and individuals to get alerts from. Connect your Lock Screen to your Focus so your iPhone looks and feels right. Swipe from Personal Focus to Work Focus to see future meetings and to-do lists.

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When you set up or join a Shared Photo Library, you can choose to contribute past photos based on a start date or the people in the photos. Once the shared library is set up, you can share photos instantly right from Camera

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You can now edit a Message you just sent or unsend a recent message altogether. And you can mark a message as unread if you can’t respond in the moment and want to come back to it later

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Control Apple Watch with iPhone: Use Switch Control, Voice Control or any other assistive feature on iPhone to control your Apple Watch.

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iOS 16 Personal is powerful. Available from 12 September

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