10 Killer iOS 16 Features You Should Test Right Now

A little over a month into the new operating system update, users have had enough time to thoroughly test and assess all the novelties that came with iOS 16. Some call it the best update in years, while others hate it just as passionately. The truth, as always, is somewhere in the middle, so let us look at some of the new features and capabilities and try to make up our own minds.

Top-10 Exciting New Features of the iOS 16 Update

Not sure whether to make iOS 16 your full-time operating system at once or wait till it gets its functionality polished before taking the plunge? Here are the top 10 best features included in the new update worth using right now, even despite a few glitches you might run into.

Redesigned lock screen

The revamped lock screen relocates notifications to the bottom to make room for all the cool widgets – weather, calendar, smart home, stock ticker, Fitness app progress, and others – that you can now add. Besides, the new iOS 16 gets more customizable than ever, allowing you to change everything from wallpaper to fonts to colors.

Improved messages management

The iOS 16 texting app changes are grand, revolutionary even. Now you can not only edit sent messages to remove typos but undo the sending altogether when you have messaged the wrong recipient. The user is provided with two minutes to delete the text and 15 minutes to change its contents before editing/unsending becomes impossible.

Health app functionality made more robust

The Health app gets a big boost with the new update, welcoming a medications feature and cycle deviation notifications. The former should make it easier to stick to your mediation schedule, while the latter will issue a warning when your logged menstrual cycle is somehow out of the norm.

iCloud shared photo library

Another juicy addition to the iOS 16 package is the iCloud Shared Photo Library. The new feature makes it quick and easy to create a shared photo library and share your pics with up to five other people. All those involved will have the ability to add, edit, and delete images in the library.

Enhanced dictation

Voice dictation is getting even smoother with the latest update. Now, the tool can recognize punctuation and emojis, and since the onscreen keyboard stays visible the whole time you speak, you can make edits on the fly.

Brand-new fitness app

The new application works exactly like its Apple Watch counterpart by allowing you to set movement objectives, monitor your activity, and chart your workout progress. The app also promises to pick up a very specific kind of data, namely, the number of stairs you climb.

More detailed maps navigation

The update introduces more cities with a detailed city view. Now maps also show bus and subway fares if you are interested in using public transport to get where you need to be. The best innovation yet is the ability to plan a route with up to 15 stops for when you arrange a complex trip.

Live activities

Something like Lock Screen notifications that are dynamically updated by their respective apps, Live Activities are a handy way to monitor your sports events, Uber trip progress, workouts, and more.

Siri gets a boost

The most helpful Siri update is the ability to ask the assistant about what you can do within an app. Siri will provide some app-specific command suggestions, making your discovery experience smoother.

Overhauled Home app

The revamped Home app now displays everything of interest on a single scrollable tab and puts your smart home controls at the top of the screen for easy one-tap access. 
Abandoning your tried-and-true OS 15 in favor of something new and unexplored is a move that requires some courage. However, if you want to benefit from the features above, you’d better find it in you to make the switch now!