Apple has announced that the iPhone version iOS 16.1 will be available as a software update on Monday, October 24th.
The first major update for iOS 16 is supposed to add some features that have not yet made it into the final release, but have been sold by Apple as a “big iOS 16 novelty”.
One of the highlights of the new version should be the so-called live activities, which should make it possible to get real-time updates of apps displayed on the lock screen. Live sports results, the location of delivery services or the training progress were mentioned as examples from Apple. Users of the new iPhone 14 devices with an always-on display should be particularly pleased about this.
Other announced innovations of iOS 16.1:
- Support for Matter, the new smart home standard. Smart home products from Apple, Samsung, Google, Philips and Co. should be able to work together even more seamlessly.
- Fitness+ subscription for workout videos can now also be taken out without an Apple Watch.
- Shared iCloud Photo Library: iPhone users can designate up to five users who should have access to part (or all) of the photo library. They can then edit, delete, label or favorite individual images if desired.
- Apple Wallet: Digital keys for cars, hotel rooms, etc. can now be shared via Messenger. If you don’t need the app at all, you can delete it from your iPhone for the first time.
- Lots of minor or major bug fixes.