iOS 16 takes iPhone to the next level with all-new features for personalization. Deeper intelligent intelligence with smoother ways of communicating and sharing
Front camera Telephoto camera True tone Flash LiDAR Scanner Main camera Ultra wide Side button angle camera Lightning connector Built‑in microphones Built‑in stereo speaker Ring/Silent switch Volume buttons SIM tray (available on models purchased outside the US) Built‑in stereo speaker Built‑in microphone
1. Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears. If your iPhone won't turn on, you might need to charge the battery for more help, see the Apple Support articleIf your iPhone won't turn on or freezes. 2. Do one of the following : - Tap Set up manually, then follow the setup steps displayed on the screen. - If you have another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running iOS 11, iPadOS 13 or later, you can use Quick Start to automatically set up your new device. Bring the two devices close to each other, then follow the onscreen instructions to copy the settings. You can then restore the rest of your data and content to your new device from your iCloud backup. Alternatively, if both devices have iOS 12.4, iPadOS 13 or later installed, you can wirelessly transfer all data from your previous device to your new device. You can also transfer your data using a wired connection between your devices, see the Apple Support article Use a quick start to transfer data to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. - During setup If you are visually impaired or have blurred vision You can press the side button three times (on an iPhone with Face ID) or press the Home button three times (on other iPhone models) to turn on VoiceOver, a screen reader. You can also double-tap the screen with three fingers to enable Zoom. Let's start with accessibility features on iPhone.
Lock screen Customize the lock screen to suit you with your favorite photos. Widgets and live events make it easy to stay up to date and time and get real-time updates. Notifications appear at the bottom of the lock screen and can be viewed in several ways. You can also create more than one lock screen and switch between lock screens. Lock screen
Focus associates the focus with your lock screen to match how you want to use your iPhone at that moment. Add your focus filters to Apple apps, such as Calendars and Messages, as well as third-party or company apps to hide disturbing content. Focus
Shared iCloud Photo Library (iOS 16.1) Use Shared iCloud Photo Library to share a library of photos and videos with up to five other family members. Shared iCloud Photo Library
Edit or undo a message you just sent, or mark the message as unread if you want to come back to it later. Share notes, reminders, and other files you share in Messages. Use SharePlay in messages to chat with friends as you watch recent episodes of your favorite shows or listen to new music. Messages
Stop sending emails you just sent. Schedule emails at specific times and receive reminders for follow-up or come back to them later. Search results in Mail are more accurate and provide suggestions before you start entering. Mail
Add multiple stops along your driving route. Add your ticket and top it up and see the full price of your trip, all in one place. Maps
Share a group, send a message bar, and start a FaceTime call directly from Safari. Safari Lift something taken from the background of a picture or image by removing the background. Then copy what was taken into the new document. Available as a video now. Pause the video on any frame with text to copy, translate, search, share, and more. Quick actions make it easier to interact with text found in photos, videos, and camera apps. Visual search Text in images
Track purchases with Apple Pay in-app and web from participating merchants and show your ID in the app to verify your identity. Wallet Use your medication properties to manage your intake of medications, vitamins, and supplements. Invite your beloved to share his health app data with you securely. Get help setting and achieving fitness goals with the Fitness app. Even if you don't have one, Apple Watch tracks your steps, distance, and workouts to identify estimated calories that target your daily movements. Subscribe to Apple Fitness+ to access video and audio during workouts and meditation practices (iOS 16.1). Redesigned Home apps help navigate, organize, and organize. It's easier to view and control all your accessories. Categories for light bulbs Air, safety, speakers, TVs, and water give you quick control over related accessories organized by room, along with more detailed status information. Health Fitness Home
Use your iPhone to set up a new device for your child with parental controls and age-appropriate recommendations for media restrictions. Receive and authorize your child's Screen Time requests directly in messages. Family Sharing
Use Security Checkup to review and reset access that you've granted others. Hidden albums and recently deleted albums in the Photos app are locked by default and can be unlocked using your iPhone authentication method. Privacy & Security
Use door detection to navigate to the destination within the last few feet by searching for the door. Specify the distance to the door, and learn how to open it. Turn voice to text in real-time to track conversations and media more easily. Use the assist feature on your iPhone to control your Apple Watch and more. Accessibility
Copy the edits you made to one image and paste it into another picture or multiple pictures. Quickly clear your library using duplicate detection Alphabetically sort the people in your People album. Undo and rework edits. Picture Take quick notes in any app on your iPhone. Lock notes using your device ID and filter notes in Smart Folders based on creation dates, attachments, checklists, and more. Notes
Save, create, or share items as templates for routines, such as baggage prep and shopping lists, pin your favorites for easy access, and share items with others. Reminders Organize the stocks you track into a stock list and follow up on your upcoming earnings report. Stocks
Get all the news about teams, leagues, and athletes on Apple News with My Sports. News Express yourself with new Memoji stickers and designation options such as nose shapes, head accessories, and hairstyles that represent more natural hair textures and curls. Translate text around you using the camera in the Translate app. Read translations superimposed on text in photos and zoom in to get a closer look, or translate text in photos from your photo library. Get more details about weather conditions such as air quality, humidity and UV ray index, view hourly weather forecasts for the next 10 days, get government-issued extremely severe weather alerts, and more. Memoji Translate Weather