Apple announces iOS 16 at WWDC 2022, and it's got some big changes

It's official, folks: iOS 16 is on its way.

Apple announced the latest iPhone software update at WWDC 2022, its annual developer's conference, during the keynote event. iOS 16 is expected to release this fall alongside the debut of the iPhone 14 lineup, but the company has already showed off all the newest features we can look forward to. We break it all down below.

New iMessage features

In an update that will change group chats forever, iOS 16 will let iMessage users both edit their texts and undo send any message you regret firing off. The update will also let you mark threads as unread if you don't have time to address your messages, as well as making a new Shared With You API available to app developers.

New notifications and lock screen widgets

The lock screen is leveling up with a fully customizable format. Users will be able to edit everything on their lock screens, from fonts and colors of the usual text to adding new lock screen widgets.

New dictation abilities

Dictation on iOS 16 will allow users to move more fluidly between voice typing and keyboard typing. When using the feature to do things like compose an email, users will be able to both speak their content for Siri to notate and type on the keyboard at the same time. Apple will also be adding a new App Intents API, letting developers use Siri more seamlessly in their apps.

New Live Text and Translation updates

Live Text will now let users translate any text captured via the camera or stored in the Photos app directly in either interface, eliminating the need to move between each app.

New Apple Wallet features

Apple Wallet is adding more support for verified IDs to be stored in the Wallet, as well as integrated Keys sharing via iMessage. Apple is also working on sharing Keys via the wallet to those without iPhones.

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