iOS 16: Everything We Know About the Next Update

When is the next iOS update? Historically, Apple announces a new iOS each year at WWDC in June, releases a beta version immediately after, and then releases the full version in the fall. We have no real reason to expect Apple to break this pattern this year and can also guess that the new OS will be called iOS 16. What else do we know about the next iOS update? Let's go over what we can expect, including which iPhones will be compatible with iOS 16 and what cool features may be coming our way. Jump To: * iOS 16 Release Date * How Long Will iPhone 6S Be Supported? * iOS 16 Features iOS 16 Release Date Apple typically announces its new iPhone operating system at its World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) in early summer. After WWDC, Apple usually releases beta versions of the new iOS, iPadOS and MacOS for users to try out and report bugs. Then, the full iOS update typically launches sometime in September. We have no reason to believe we'll see anything significantly different this year, so we're penciling in an early fall release. How Long Will iPhone 6S Be Supported? One of the most prevalent rumors thus far is that iOS 16 will not support the iPhone 6s. According to a leak given to the French site iPhoneSoft, the new iOS will not be compatible with iPhones that use the old A9 chip, which means the iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, and the 2016 SE won't be able to download the new software. For some, this might indicate the end of an iPhone's lifespan, but old iPhones do technically still function on an outdated OS. Many apps might not work well or at all anymore, and it could leave you vulnerable to security breaches, though, so if you still have one of the old models, you might want this to be the year you upgrade. iOS 16 Features Crash Detection Similar to the Apple Watch's Fall Detection feature, we may see a Crash Detection feature in iOS 16, according to The Wall Street Journal, that will auto-dial 911 if you're in a car accident. This isn't groundbreaking technology by any means; Google's Pixel offers something similar in its Personal Safety app and many modern cars have some sort of crash detection already built in and connected to their service. Still, the more safety features the better, in my opinion, and as someone who drives a car from the early 2010's, I wouldn't mind knowing my iPhone has my back. Enhanced AR/VR Capabilities There has been talk of a VR headset from Apple for some time now. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated last year that we might see a headset in 2022. If this is true, we might see expanded VR and AR capabilities in iOS 16, preparing for the launch of this new product. Emergency Satellite Features Another safety feature we might see with iOS 16 is emergency satellite communication, meaning if an emergency happens somewhere without cell coverage, you can still make emergency calls or send emergency messages using satellites instead. Quick Notes for iPhone Quick Notes is a feature available in MacOS Monterey and iPadOS 15 that allows you to type notes quickly by dragging your finger or stylus up from the bottom right-hand corner of the screen on the iPad and clicking the bottom right corner of the screen on a Mac. This opens a new note in the Notes app without you having to go manually find it. Now we're getting more into the wish list territory of the iOS 16 rumors but it seems timely for the iPhone to offer this function as well. Interactive Widgets We've been enjoying widgets on our iPhones for over a year now, and while they can be fun and useful, so far we can't actually do anything with them, like skip a song or take a picture. While this idea is mostly just mmore wishful thinking at the moment, considering the effort Apple has put into widgets over the past couple years, I wouldn't be surprised to see their capabilities expand in the new OS. NewsiPhoneApple EventsSoftware UpdatesiOSDevice ManagementMaster your iPhone in one minute a day: Sign up here to get our FREE Tip of the Day delivered right to your inbox.
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