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See What’s New in iOS 16
iOS 16 is here, and there’s lots to love. Here’s a look at some of its coolest features—and the apps and games to get the most out of them, handpicked by our editors.
Customize your Lock Screen
In iOS 16, you can now add Lock Screen widgets to see information from your favorite apps at a glance. Plus, play with fonts, wallpapers, and photos to build the perfect personalized layout.
Take Focus further
Whether you’re working or spending time with family, setting up a Focus is a great way to establish boundaries. In iOS 16, Focus filters let apps customize what you see based on the Focus you have enabled. (For example, your work calendar would be hidden when you’re using the Personal Focus.) Try the feature out with these apps.
Challenge your friends in Game Center
The redesigned Game Center dashboard makes it easier than ever to see which games your friends are playing, as well as their achievements in compatible games like the ones below. It’s a fun way to take on a challenge—and show off your success.
SharePlay via Messages
SharePlay comes to Messages in iOS 16. Now you can invite others to enjoy a movie, listen to an album, learn a language, or try a workout—all while chatting over iMessage.
Take a shortcut
Use Siri and Spotlight to run shortcuts—no setup required. Search for an app in Spotlight to see its top shortcut or see them all in the Shortcuts app. Here are a few apps with handy shortcuts.
See what’s been shared
Now when someone sends you a video or article in Messages, it will be easy to find the next time you open compatible apps like the ones below. Just head to the app’s new Shared with You section to see everything in one place.
Sketch together with Freeform
The new productivity app Freeform gives you and your collaborators a flexible shared canvas. View others’ contributions in real time as they sketch and make notes. You can also add nearly any kind of file—images, video, audio, PDFs, documents, and web links—to the canvas and preview it inline (iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, or macOS 13.1 or newer required).
See what’s happening with Live Activities
Get real-time updates from your favorite apps with Live Activities. Track the arrival time of your ride, follow the latest sports scores, or see your alarm right from your Lock Screen. And on iPhone 14 Pro, Live Activities will display in the Dynamic Island when your phone is unlocked. Let Live Activities give you more information at a glance with these apps.