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iOS 16
Helix brings the iOS 16 Lock Screen experience to jailbroken iOS 14 devices
One of the very first things that jumps right out at you when you look at those sexy iOS 16 previews on Apple’s website is the redesigned Lock Screen that the iPhone will be receiving. Apple’s development team seems to have spent a lot of time making the Lock Screen more customizable, as well as adding a lot of the information that, until now, only would have been possible to see on the Lock Screen if you had a jailbreak.
Latest iOS 16 beta adds the Lock Screen’s new full-screen media player
The Lock Screen is a major point of attention for Apple with the upcoming iOS 16 release. The company is putting a lot of effort in letting users customize their devices, which has been one of the more oft-requested features for some time now. And while widgets are also getting tossed into the mix, a revamped media player is also center stage.
Apple seeds first iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 betas to public beta testers
Apple introduced iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 back in June, during the keynote for this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. Right after that event wrapped up, the company seeded the first developer betas for the upcoming software updates. Which means public beta testers have had to wait until July to get their chance with the prerelease software. The good news is, the wait is over.
Here’s what’s new in iOS 16 beta 3
As we we march towards the public launch of iOS 16, Apple is in the process of issuing betas of the upcoming update. And, as is par for the course, Apple continues to tweak the software and add new features to the mix preparing for the public launch later this year.
Apple’s new iCloud Shared Photo Library feature appears in the third beta of iOS 16
The third betas of iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura add Apple's new iCloud Shared Photo Library feature that was previewed earlier at this year's WWDC.
Video: Reasons why iOS 16 is so great
With its rich customization features, iOS 16 isn't nearly as boring as nay-sayers would have you believe. In this video, we discuss why iOS 16 is such a great update.
Gas stations are preparing to let drivers pay for fuel via CarPlay
Apple wants you to pay for fuel through your vehicle’s CarPlay dashboard, and US gas pumps are now preparing to support this feature when it launches this fall.
Apple confirms the iPad will work as a home hub when iOS 16 launches, but not with the new architecture
During the annual Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple confirmed that it is putting some major effort into the Home app. That means a brand new experience, one that's more streamlined and easier to use with more accessories in your home. But there's been some confusion regarding home hub support.
Video: Lesser-known hidden features in iOS 16 you didn’t know about
We're showcasing some of the best hidden iPhone features in iOS 16 that Apple hasn't highlighted or you simply may not necessarily be familiar with, yet.
Video: iOS 16 beta 2 changes like new wallpaper features, LTE backups and more
Watch this video for all the iOS 16 beta 2 changes and new features in action, including wallpaper editing, iCloud backups over LTE and more.
Songs recognized via the iPhone’s Control Center now sync with the Shazam app
Shazam song syncing in iOS 15.6 and later automatically saves songs identified with Apple's music recognition feature in Control Center to the Shazam app.