this Apple confirms iOS 16.1 will be released for next Monday, October 24. Besides fixing a few bugs, the OS update for iPhones promises a few new features.
From the iCloud Shared Photo Library to the introduction of the Matter standard, find out what’s coming to Apple phones next week:
iCloud Shared Photo Library
Sharing photos with friends and family is easier with iCloud Shared Photo Library. This feature allows the user and up to five others to manage a shared library of images available in iCloud..
All members can add, edit or delete photos from cloud folder. In addition to the Memories and Featured Photos options, you can organize photos by date or by people tagged in the photos.
Live Events for third-party apps
iOS 16.1 extends Live Events to third-party apps. The functionality allows one to follow the activities in real time via the lock screen. or Dynamic Island (on iPhone 14 Pro models).
Now the user can see if an Uber has arrived, whether an iFood order has been booked for delivery or the result of a football match without having to unlock the phone.
More accessibility for Dynamic Island
With iOS 16.1, the Dynamic Island feature on iPhone 14 Pro models expands accessibility. The optional feature, which makes it easy to use the phone with one hand, limits the usage area to the bottom half of the screen..
This option must be enabled in the Accessibility options in the Settings app. Then the user simply swipe down from the bottom edge of the screen to use the function or tap on the top half to resume normal viewing.
Share keys with the Wallet app
The Wallet app gets more functionality with the release of iOS 16.1. Especially, user can share keys saved in app with trusted people Via Messages, Mail or WhatsApp.
Apple Fitness+ without Apple Watch
As of iOS 16.1, iPhone owners can use Apple Fitness+ without owning an Apple Watch. Thus, the person gains access to the library with more than 3,000 physical activity and meditation videos.
The downside is that smartphone users cannot record certain exercise information in real time, such as heart rate and calories burned. On the other hand, it is possible to sync data from third-party apps or the motion sensor of the iPhone.
Compatibility with Substance
Introducing iOS 16.1 Support for Matter, the new connectivity standard for smart homes and devices. The format is compatible with different ecosystems such as Apple’s HomeKit, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google’s Home.
However, to control Matter accessories using the Home app and Siri assistant, you must have a HomePod or Apple TV device that acts as a home hub.
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Source: Tec Mundo
