Apple iOs 16.1: Release Date in India with Features

iOS 16.1 has been released by Apple. New features such as 'Live Activities,' 'Clean Energy Charging,' and others are introduced. According to 9To5Mac, the latest version will be released on 24 October.

Can all the iPhone models update the software?

iOS 16.1 will be available for any iPhone that can run iOS 16, including the iPhone 8 and subsequent devices.

What changes are expected?

• The upcoming version will include some significant changes. Live Activities will allow users to stay updated on real-time events from the lock screen.

• According to the article, the 'Live' function provides updates on a live sports game and records the voyage's progress.

• IOS 16.1 allows users to remove the Wallet app for the first time. However, removing the Wallet app disables numerous functions, including Apple Pay, Apple Cash, and Apple Card.

• The latest version includes support for 'Matter,' a new smart home communication standard that allows compatible devices to communicate easily across platforms.

• 'Clean Energy Charging' aims to reduce the iPhone's carbon impact by scheduling charging periods when the grid uses greener energy sources.

• iOS 16.1 includes battery percentage support for the iPhone XR, 11, 12, and 13 mini. The firm has updated the battery indicator so that a dynamic icon appears when the percentage is active.

Here is a brief list of expected changes in the iOs 16.1 software.

iCloud Shared Photo Library

• A separate library for sharing photographs and videos with up to five more users.
• When you set up or join a library, you can easily contribute past photos based on the start date or people in the images.
• Library filters let you quickly switch between viewing the Shared Library, your Personal Library, or both libraries.
• Shared edits and permissions let everyone add, edit, favourite, caption, and delete photos.
• Sharing toggle in Camera lets you choose to send photos you take straight to the Shared Library or enable a setting that allows you to send pictures.

Live Activities

For iPhone 14 Pro models, Live Activities from third-party apps are available on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen.

Fitness+

 Even if you don't have an Apple Watch, you can use Apple Fitness+ on your iPhone.

Wallet

 Key sharing allows you to securely exchange vehicle keys, hotel room keys, and other keys in Wallet using messaging applications like Messages and WhatsApp - Savings account allows Apple Card members to increase their Daily Cash by putting it in a high-interest savings account.

Home

Matter, a new smart home connectivity standard, is supported, allowing a wide range of smart home accessories to communicate across ecosystems.

Clean Energy Charging

A new setting attempts to lessen your carbon impact by charging only when lower-carbon-emitting power is available.

Books

 When you begin reading, the reader controls are immediately hidden.

This version also provides the following iPhone bug fixes

• Deleted chats may show in the Messages conversations list.
• When utilising Reachability, Dynamic Island content is not available.
• When using a VPN app, CarPlay may fail to connect.

On Monday, 24 October, iOS 16.1 will be released alongside iPadOS 16.1 and macOS Ventura.