Recently, during the opening of the WWDC 2022 event, Apple officially launched the iOS 16 update. This update has a lot of new features and improvements to enhance the user experience. If you are using an iPhone, quickly update the operating system to experience the new features on iOS 16. So what are those features? Let's explore through the article below.



14+ new features on iOS 16 should experience

1. Personalized lock screen



After a long wait, Apple has finally improved the lock screen on iPhone phones. With iOS 16, you will experience new effects on the lock screen. Compact personalized image objects offer greater aesthetics and more depth.

2. Customize lock screen



A new feature on iOS 16 you should not ignore is customizing the lock screen. Just press and hold the lock screen, you can customize a lot of things: colors, clock styles, backgrounds, fonts, etc.

3. Add new widget for lock screen



Another notable point to the lock screen after being upgraded to iOS 16 is the widgets. You can check the calendar, weather, alarm, connection, battery life, etc. right on the lock screen. Besides Apple has also released Widgetkit for developers to create more widgets.

4. New gallery lock screen

With iOS 16, you can add all your photo libraries to the lock screen. Apple also provides some default collections such as: weather wallpapers, astronomy wallpapers, pride, unity, solar system, moon, etc.

5. Live Activities


If you are a sports lover, you should not miss this new feature on iOS 16 . Live Activities allows users to update everything that is happening in real time such as: workout progress, sports games, food delivery orders, etc.

6. Redesign Notice



On iOS 16, Apple redesigned notifications. Instead of appearing from the top as before, Apple has moved notifications to display from the bottom up. This helps users get the best viewing experience.

7. Focus Filters



Focus Mode started on iOS 15 and now with iOS 16 users can connect widgets, lock screen wallpapers with Focus Filters. You just need to swipe up the lock screen and then use Focus Filters from applications such as messages, calendar, Safari browser, Mail to check related content.

8. Messages with many improvements

Another new feature on iOS 16 that you should not ignore is messages. iOS 16 allows users to edit messages in iMessage chat, undo sent messages or SharePlay from FaceTime to Messages. With this feature users can easily enjoy the synchronized content.

9. iCloud Photo Library



With the shared photo library feature, users can easily share photos with other accounts in the same family or friends group of up to 6 people. You can also send photos to iCloud, add or remove photos, and they'll automatically appear in the Highlights or Memories of everyone who has access.

10. Improved Email

If you are a regular mail user, you should not ignore these features on iOS 16. With iOS 16, users can already schedule mailing right in Apple's application without using an external application. 3. Besides, you can also set a reminder to check your mail.

In addition, the search engine in the default mail application on the iPhone has also received a major overhaul. Search results are more accurate and complete than before. And yet, you can also easily review documents, contacts, links, emails, ... after entering information right on the search bar.

11. Live Text



On iOS 16, Apple has supported Live Text for videos. Users just need to stop the video and use the Live Text button to extract text from a scene included in the video. In addition, Live Text also allows users to translate text and exchange currency quickly.

12. Order tracking on Apple Pay

After upgrading to iOS 16, you can easily track your orders when buying via Apple Pay.

13. Wallet Key Sharing



If you want to securely send your hotel room, house, car keys to your friends via WhatsApp, Telegram or Messages, use the Wallet feature.

14. Shared Groups Tab in Safari



Tab Groups is neatly designed and allows users to combine many related tabs into a single home. This is a very useful feature when you use dozens of tabs on the Safari browser and want to make it easier to manage.

In addition to the above 14 features, iOS 16 also brings a number of other new features such as:

  • Visual Look Up: allows users to touch and hold the photo subject and extract it out of the background to share with the world via WhatsApp or Messages.
  • Apple Pay Later: provides users with the most overview information about Apple's postpaid purchase account. This feature is available in Wallet.
  • Multistop routing in Apple Maps: Allows users to schedule stops on Apple Maps and helps optimize the route for users.