Users may enjoy a few new features, some of which were mentioned when iOS 16 was initially released.
According to reports, Apple has confirmed that iOS 16.1 would be issued as a free update on October 24, which means it might be available for download in India as early as Monday night. iOS 16.1 will be available for all of the same devices that iOS 16 is already available for, which includes all iPhones powered by the A11 Bionic SoC and later, beginning with the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X. iOS 16.1 will contain the normal bug fixes and behind-the-scenes enhancements, but it is also likely to include a number of iOS 16’s headline features that were not available at the time of its release.
iPhone users may check for iOS 16.1 by going to Settings > General > Software Update, or they can wait for a prompt if they have automatic updates enabled.
iOS 16.1 includes
iOS 16.1 will have many noticeable new features, the most notable of which being Live Activities, which are alerts that can be pinned to users’ lockscreens to display live updates of current activities. These may contain sports scores, breaking news, and even delivery app status updates. Third-party app developers will be able to establish connections with the iOS lockscreen and even the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max devices using the Live Activities API.
When iOS 16 was originally seen, iCloud Shared Photo Library was introduced. Users who utilize iCloud family sharing will be able to store photographs and movies straight to a shared library using this capability. This picture library may be accessed by up to six family members, who can pick which of their existing images and films to add to it.
The much-desired battery % indicator reappears in iOS 16.1 in a more helpful avatar that clearly communicates the energy status. It will also be viewable on qualifying iPhone models with smaller and lower-resolution displays that couldn’t see it in iOS 16.
Matter, the new communication standard for smart homes and IoT devices, will be supported beginning with iOS 16.1. This might accelerate the adoption of smart home accessories by establishing a single ecosystem that is simple to administer and expand.
Although Clean Energy Charging is not currently accessible in India, it will enable customers in nations with variable energy sources to prioritize drawing electricity when the grid is supplied by clean, renewable sources.
Minor changes will also be made to several of the default iOS applications. If users do not wish to use the Wallet app, they will be able to uninstall it. The UIs for wallpaper and screenshot editing are also likely to be marginally enhanced.
iOS 16.0.3 is the most recent version. With the release of the iPhone 14 series in early September, Apple introduced iOS 16, which included a dramatic redesign of the lockscreen UI, the addition of lockscreen widgets, the ability to edit iMessages, improved search in the email app, more Siri commands, text recognition in videos, a Fitness app that works without an Apple Watch, and numerous bug fixes. Since then, incremental releases have mostly focused on bug fixes and security enhancements.
Which iPhone models are compatible with iOS 16?
The newly released iPhone 14 series, which includes the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, will be compatible with iOS 16.1.
All devices in the iPhone 13 series are also eligible: the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max are still popular and readily available in India.
Apple’s iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max, as well as the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, will all get an iOS upgrade.
The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus are the oldest eligible models. iOS 16.1 will also be available for the more cheap iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone SE (2022). For the first time since iOS 13, Apple has deleted support for earlier devices going back to the iPhone 6S and even the final iPod touch generation.
Installing iOS 16.1
Installing iOS 16.1 should be as simple as a few screen taps. Some individuals may download the update as soon as it becomes available, while others may wait a few days or weeks for unanticipated issues to be discovered and fixed.
- It is recommended that all users back up their data via iCloud or a PC/Mac, as well as the online functions offered inside various applications. The best method to preserve your data is to plan ahead of time for backups in case anything goes wrong.
- Check that you have adequate room for the upgrade. Older iPhones have less free storage space. Those who are running out of space must remove some files or applications in order for the upgrade to operate.
- Charge your iPhone to at least 80% capacity and connect to Wi-Fi before beginning the download.
- You may ‘Download and Install’ the iOS 16.1 update right now, or you can schedule it or receive a reminder later if that is less disruptive.
- Reboot, and then follow the on-screen instructions to set new options or change your preferences. iOS 16.1 will then be installed on your iPhone.
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