By Even if you didn’t preorder an iPhone 14, you could still feel like a new smartphone owner on Monday if you have an iPhone.
On Monday, Apple will release iOS 16, bringing several new features to most iPhones. The release date of iOS 16 and the iPhone 14 were both announced last Wednesday.
Here is everything you need to know regarding the launch of iOS 16.
When will iOS 16 be made available?
Four days before the iPhone 14 entered shelves, on Sept. 12, Apple said iOS 16 would be released. The software update usually becomes accessible for download at 6 pm Western African time.
Which devices will be able to run iOS 16?
Your phone will support iOS 16 if you have an iPhone 8 or later. The new software
update will be compatible with iPhone SE units from the second generation or later.
Will every new iOS 16 feature be supported by all iPhones?
Some features can only be used if the A12 chip powers your iPhone. How do you learn this? If you have an iPhone 8 or a previous model, you don’t have the chip. Older iPhones don’t support features like extracting live text from video or subjects from an image.
What features will be missing on Monday?
The iCloud Shared Photo Library, which enables iPhone owners to more easily share photos among family members or friends, is the most notable feature that won’t go live until later this year.
How do I install iOS 16 on my iPhone?
Go to Settings, General, then Software Update for the best way to check. You can find out if iOS 16 is available from your iPhone.
Plug in your device when available, or make sure it has at least 50% battery life. After that, tap “Install Now” and get ready to wait. It might take some time.
