Apple has reportedly confirmed that iOS 16.1 will be released as a free update on October 24, which means it may appear as a download option for users in India as soon as Monday night. iOS 16.1 will be available for all devices on which iOS 16 is currently capable of running, meaning all iPhones powered by the A11 Bionic SoC and later, starting with the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, iOS 16.1 Will happen. This includes the usual bug fixes and proxies improvements, but several key features of iOS 16 that were not ready at the time of its release are expected to be rolled out as well.
iPhone users can navigate to Settings > General > Software Update to check for iOS 16.1 on their device, or wait for a prompt if Automatic Updates is enabled.
iOS 16.1 Features
iOS 16.1 will introduce some very visible new features, most notably Live Activities which are notifications that can be pinned to users’ lockscreens to show live updates of ongoing activities. These can include sports scores, breaking news, and even status updates for delivery apps. The Live Activities API will allow third-party app developers to build integration with Dynamic Island on the iOS lockscreen and even on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max devices.
iCloud Shared Photo Library was announced when iOS 16 was first previewed. This feature will allow users who use iCloud Family Sharing to save photos and videos directly to a combined library. Up to six family members can access this photo library, and can choose which of their existing photos and videos to add to it.
The much-awaited battery percentage icon also comes back in iOS 16.1 in a more useful avatar that actually Indicates battery level visually, The character will also appear on smaller and lower-resolution screens on iPhone models, which was not able to display it In iOS 16.
Matter, the emerging smart home and IoT device communications standard, will be supported starting with iOS 16.1. This could help drive adoption of smart home accessories, creating an integrated ecosystem that is easy to manage and add.
Clean energy charging may not be available in India yet, but it will allow users in countries with variable energy sources to choose Prioritize Drawing Power When the grid is being fed from clean, renewable sources.
Some of the default iOS apps will also see minor changes. If users don’t want to use it they will be able to delete the Wallet app. The wallpaper settings and screenshot editing UI are also expected to be slightly improved.
The current version of iOS is 16.0.3, Apple introduced iOS 16 in early September with the launch of the iPhone 14 series dramatic change Lockscreen UI, introduction of lockscreen widgets, the ability to edit iMessages, better search in the Email app, more Siri commands, text recognition in videos, a fitness app that works even without an Apple Watch, and several bug fixes. Incremental releases since then have also focused primarily on crush worms and improve security.
Which iPhone Models Support iOS 16
Will be compatible with iOS 16.1 recently launched iPhone 14 series, which includes iphone 14, iphone 14 plus, iphone 14 proAnd iphone 14 pro max,
The iPhone 13 series models are also all eligible: the iphone 13, iphone 13 mini, iphone 13 proAnd iphone 13 pro max Still popular and widely available in India.
Apple iphone 12, iphone 12 mini, iphone 12 proAnd iphone 12 pro max simultaneously iphone 11, iphone 11 proAnd iphone 11 pro max There will also be an update to the latest version of iOS.
The oldest qualified tools are iphone xs, iphone xs max, iphone xr, iphone x, iphone 8And iphone 8 plus, more economical iPhone SE (2020) And iPhone SE (2022) Will also be able to run iOS 16.1. Apple dropped support for older models dating back iphone 6s and also last ipod touch Model for the first time since iOS 13 was released.
How to Install iOS 16.1
Installing iOS 16.1 should be as easy as tapping a few buttons on the screen. Some people may jump on an update as soon as it becomes available, while others may wait a few days or weeks to find and fix unexpected bugs.
- All users are advised to back up their data using iCloud or PC/Mac as well as online features available in several apps. The best way to keep your data safe is to be proactive about backing up in case anything goes wrong.
- Make sure you have enough space for the update. Older iPhones have less free storage. Those who are short of space, they will have to delete some data or apps for the update process to work.
- Charge your iPhone to at least 80 percent and be sure to connect to Wi-Fi before starting the download.
- you can hurry ‘Download and install’ Update to iOS 16.1 or even schedule it or get a later reminder if it’s less disruptive.
- Reboot, and then tap through the steps displayed on the screen to configure new options or update your preferences. iOS 16.1 will then be ready for use on your iPhone.