The headline feature of the update is the ability to change the Lock screen with new fonts, but there are many other useful features that will be included.

The public version ofiOS 16 will be available in July, but only for Apple developers.

Live Activities

Live notifications on the Lock screen are provided by the new Live Activities feature in the latest version of the operating system. Live Activities can be used to stay on top of live events, such as keeping up with the score of a sports game, watching a timer, and more.

Live Activities won't be available when the first version of the software is released to the public. There will be many different use cases for the Live Activities feature that Apple will make available to developers.

Edit or Unsend an iMessage

The ability to unsend or edit iMessages is one of the new features in the latest version of the mobile operating system. Users can unsend an iMessage for up to 15 minutes after they send it.

If users want to unsend a message, they need to tap and hold on a bubble and select the appropriate option in the menu.

Nintendo Joy-Cons Support

The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Cons and Pro Controller can be used with either single left or right Joy-Cons, or both at the same time.

Apple did not give a list of the newly compatible controllers in the release notes for the new software. The PS5 and Xbox Series X controllers are compatible with the iPhone in the past.

Apple Pay Order Tracking

Tracking information for online orders can be found in the Wallet app for Apple Pay. When a package is out for delivery is indicated by the tracker.

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Fitness App Without Apple Watch

Even if you don't own an Apple Watch, the fitness app can be found on the iPhone. A person's calories burned and steps per day are estimated by the daily activity ring in the app.

Some of the biggest new features can be seen in our video.