These are the new features we expect to see in iOS 16.

WWDC 2022, the Apple Developers Conference, will take place from June 6 to 10. In it, in addition to training developers and demonstrating new Macs, the company is also rumored to announce new versions of its operating systems, such as: iOS 16version that will replace iOS 15. At the moment we do not know the main novelties of this update, but the rumors are gradually promoting some of the details of the features that we could see.

Mark Gurman, journalist from bloombergrecently revealed that iOS 16 he was not going to come with big novelties in the interface. It is likely that it will retain the same aesthetics, the same overall design and color palette that characterize the operating system so strongly. We hope, yes, that Apple changes the design of the icons a bit. Perhaps betting on a more similar look to the ones we see on macOS.

Gurman also mentions that iOS 16 may include notification improvements. While there are no more details on this, it is likely that Apple will improve the way these types of alerts are displayed and grouped, or add new options to better manage notifications. health-related improvements also seem important in this future version of the operating system. Again, no details, but perhaps they are related to possible news about the future Apple Watch. Recall that the iPhone also collects health data from the company’s watches, and that this year the new Series 8 is expected to include, among other new features, a body temperature sensor.

In parallel, there are a number of new features that have not yet been leaked or rumored, but that we are looking forward to in iOS 16. Among them are improvements in widgets, in some applications. Also new features that can provide a better user experience.

Apple, it’s time to borrow these Android features

The ability to activate widgets on the home screen is a feature that has been in iOS for years and could be greatly improved. Currently, these elements allow you to view the contents of applications in an intuitive way and without the need for direct access to the application. However, they don’t offer any interaction, and it’s time to change that.

iOS 16 should allow interaction with widgets in a much more complete way. Adding, for example, the ability to skip to the next song in Apple Music, reply to a message, write a note without accessing the app, etc. This is something that has been available on Android for years and can make navigation much faster and more intuitive.

Another improvement we would like to see in iOS 16 is the ability to customize the sound of the alarm, notifications and multimedia, independently and through direct access. That is, without having to access, for example, the Clock app to set the alarm sound. Again, this is a feature that has been in Android for years. Thus, the user can quickly adjust the volume of various media files and allow, for example, alarms and calls to sound, but not the sound of video or music.

screen always-on This could be an interesting new feature for iOS 16, especially since the iPhone 13 Pro has a ProMotion screen. This, let’s remember, is capable of adapting the refresh rate depending on what the panel is playing.

For example, if the system does not detect motion because we are reading an article, reduce the frequency to the minimum level in order to save battery. If, on the contrary, you scroll, the refresh rate increases to 120Hz. With the always-on screen, iOS 16 could adapt this refresh on the screen and minimize it in order to save battery, but still allow you to see the time and notifications.

Another feature that Apple could borrow from Android is split screen on an iPhone. Using two apps at the same time, even though they don’t display all the content due to their aspect ratio on the screen, is something I miss in many cases.

Apple Music needs improvement

AppleMusic, Apple’s streaming music service, is updated with the operating system, as it is not a standalone application that can be downloaded from the App Store, as is the case, for example, with iMovie. The company, fortunately, usually makes major changes to this platform every time it releases a major update to its operating system. However, in iOS 16, we hope to see another step forward with improvements that will allow Apple Music to compete directly with Spotify.

Apple First should fix countless Apple Music bugs. Among them are slowdowns when searching for a song or turning off the headphones when switching between different tracks. In addition to the bugs, we would like to see an improvement in the interaction with those friends who also use the platform.

For now, the service allows the user to follow other accounts to view their playlists or recently listened to albums. However, it does not include the possibility see what song the person is listening to right now, and create collaborative lists. These are features that will also greatly improve the user experience.

Other news we’d like to see in iOS 16

They may not be as important as the always-on screen or the ability to interact with widgets, but it would also be interesting to see the next improvements and new features in iOS 16.

• Possibility to activate battery percentage in the status bar. That is, where the network, Wi-Fi and autonomy icons are displayed. This would allow you to see the remaining level of autonomy much faster, without the need for explicit access to the control center. In terms of autonomy, Apple should eliminate the warning that activates when there are 20% remaining, or at least make it less intrusive. It is possible, for example, to display a hint as a notification.
• The application must also offer a solution for expand app clips, a feature that allows you to use apps such as those from restaurants without having to download them to your iPhone. This feature was announced with iOS 15, but there are almost no compatible apps.
• Improve integration with official documents in Wallet This will also make iOS 16 a more complete and functional operating system. For now, Apple allows some US states to include driver’s licenses in the app, but this does not apply to other countries or documents.