From Monday, the way you use your iPhone changes: what to expect

Starting next Monday, October 24, iPhone users (with iPhone 8 or later generation) will be at their new disposal. software iOS 16.1, introduced at the event apple in June.

Among the special features you can expect from next week:

iCloud Shared Photo Library

Up to five people in each group will be able to add, edit, and remove photos in the shared library, which they can access via iCloud. Apple’s goal is to make it easy to share photos with family and friends.

Applications with real time data

The new software expands the ability of devices to monitor apps with real-time data, such as the result of a match or food order, using a locked screen (lock screen). Live Activities will appear at the bottom of the screen on iPhone 13 or earlier models, as well as iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. Conversely, on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, these apps will appear with the Dynamic Island (the area where notifications and messages appear) when the device is unlocked and on the Lock screen when the device is locked or in the Always On display.

+ Apple Fitness without Apple Watch

From Monday, you won’t be required to own an Apple wearable to get Apple Fitness+, as you’ll be able to track real-time biometrics like your heart rate or calories you burn while exercising.

Connect to home appliances

iOS 16.1 supports Matter, a technology with new connectivity specifications that allows smart home devices to work together seamlessly across different platforms, including Apple’s HomeKit, Amazon’s Alexa, and Google Home.

Clean Energy Charging (US only)

Unfortunately, it will not be available in Greece, but it is worth noting that in the new program there will be a function with which Apple aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the iPhone by improving charging hours, when the network uses cleaner power sources. . This feature will be available to users in the United States.

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