We’re getting closer to Apple‘s annual WWDC event, which begins on June 6 and ends on June 10th, 2022, is Apple’s annual showcase of all the software changes it’s been working on over the previous year. While new versions of watchOS, macOS, and iPadOS will likely be released, iOS 16 will undoubtedly be the big draw.
Apple has struggled in the past to keep iOS rumors from leaking. However, there haven’t been many iOS 16 speculations going around this year. And the rumors we’ve heard thus far have been a little hazy. Surprisingly, this has created interest, as many people feel Apple will have a few surprises in store for us on June 6. In a few weeks, we’ll find out for sure, but in the meantime, we’ve put up a list of iOS 16 improvements you can count on.
Notifications overhaul
According to rumors, iOS 16 will significantly improve Notifications. Some predict that iOS 16 may include better and more grouping options for notifications. Others predict that actionable notifications will become more popular.
Expanded Focus Mode
One of the most notable improvements of iOS 15 was Focus Mode. Focus Mode, as the title indicates, allows users to focus on a single job without being distracted by other applications. Users can, for example, set up a Work Mode that temporarily disables notifications from apps.
iOS 16 may confirm Apple’s AR/VR headset
One of the more intriguing features of iOS 16 might have nothing to do with the iPhone. According to rumors, iOS 16 will include multiple references to Apple’s rumored augmented reality headset. There’s a low chance we’ll “get a glance at the headset’s rOS” at WWDC, according to Mark Gurman‘s Power On newsletter. This seems unlikely, but it would be a nice surprise.
Updates to Apple News and new Health features
If you needed any more confirmation that iOS 16 rumors are few and far between, consider Apple News. According to sources, iOS 16 will have some new Apple News capabilities as well as maybe new newspaper partners. Take this rumor with a grain of salt, as is usual. Additionally, there are rumors that iOS 16 may include some new health tracking tools. This could include better sleep monitoring and drug management systems.
Apple has been working on a medicine management tool that will let users scan their pill bottles into the app. The software will monitor adherence and remind users to take their medication. But the initial version of the feature for this year is unlikely to include all of the planned functionality.
Mark Gurman, a Bloomberg tech reporter and most accurate reporting on Apple’s product plans
Supported devices
Apple performs a better job than most at making new versions of iOS compatible with previous iPhone models. However, running new software on old hardware later becomes a drawback. Support for the iPhone 6s and iPhone SE (1st Generation) and previous devices will be removed with iOS 16 at this time. Because the iPhone 6s and iPhone SE (1st Generation) were released in 2015 and 2016, this update shouldn’t have a serious impact.
