iOS 16 will be available on September 12
Today's iPhone 2022 event was full of reveals with the new iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, not to mention the new Watch Ultra range. But hidden amid torrential news from Cupertino, Apple announced on Wednesday that iOS 16, on which all this new hardware runs, will be available for free download starting September 12. However, not everyone will be eligible for the upgrade.
Among the new features of the updated operating system is a redesigned lock screen focused on "communication, sharing and intelligence" with expanded wallpaper options, capabilities improved messaging and photo sharing, and improved live text performance. iOS 16 will also be the first to feature Apple's new Emergency SOS service, which will allow people stranded in the backcountry to contact emergency responders via low-bandwidth satellite communications (for iPhone only). 'iPhone 14, beware, due to the special antenna required) . This service will be free for the first two years, although the company has yet to release pricing for the rest of the introductory period.
If you have an iPhone 7 or older, unfortunately you won't have access to the new operating system. iPhones 8 and newer, through iPhone 14 and 14 Pro announced today, will be notified once the update goes live.
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Today's iPhone 2022 event was full of reveals with the new iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, not to mention the new Watch Ultra range. But hidden amid torrential news from Cupertino, Apple announced on Wednesday that iOS 16, on which all this new hardware runs, will be available for free download starting September 12. However, not everyone will be eligible for the upgrade.
Among the new features of the updated operating system is a redesigned lock screen focused on "communication, sharing and intelligence" with expanded wallpaper options, capabilities improved messaging and photo sharing, and improved live text performance. iOS 16 will also be the first to feature Apple's new Emergency SOS service, which will allow people stranded in the backcountry to contact emergency responders via low-bandwidth satellite communications (for iPhone only). 'iPhone 14, beware, due to the special antenna required) . This service will be free for the first two years, although the company has yet to release pricing for the rest of the introductory period.
If you have an iPhone 7 or older, unfortunately you won't have access to the new operating system. iPhones 8 and newer, through iPhone 14 and 14 Pro announced today, will be notified once the update goes live.
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices correct at time of publication.
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