At the end of 2022, Apple released operating system updates that delivered previously promised features like Freeform, Stage Manager on external displays, Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, and more. See what’s new at:
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Delete Contacts More Easily in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
In iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, deleting contacts is easier than ever. Learn more.
You Can Now Use Siri to Reboot Your iPhone or iPad
In iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, Siri has learned a new trick: how to reboot iPhones and iPads.
Here’s How to Stop Getting Paste Permission Requests
More security isn’t bad, but Apple’s new paste permission alerts can become annoying if you copy and paste frequently. Learn how to turn them off.
View and Copy Saved Wi-Fi Passwords in iOS 16
In iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, you can now view and copy the stored Wi-Fi password for either the current network or any remembered network.
Share Airline Boarding Passes Using Wallet and AirDrop
What’s the best way to send each iPhone-wielding person in your family their own boarding pass?
The Many New Lock Screen Customizations in iOS 16
iOS 16’s marquee feature is customizable Lock Screens—read on to learn how to make multiple Lock Screens, each with its own wallpaper, clock font and color, and interactive widgets.
Bring Back the Battery Percentage Indicator in iOS 16
In iOS 16, Apple has revived the battery percentage indicator for Face ID iPhones.
Add Haptic Feedback to the iPhone Keyboard in iOS 16
A new feature in iOS 16 provides haptic feedback you can feel in your fingertips as you tap keys on the keyboard.
New Messages Features in iOS 16: Mark as Unread, Edit Messages, Undo Send, Report Junk, and More
Messages in iOS 16 gains a slew of useful features: marking conversations as unread, editing sent messages, unsending messages, and more. They’re great, but some require your recipients to upgrade to iOS 16 for the full experience.
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