I’ve spent the past few months exploring iOS 16 on both my iPhone and iPad to learn about everything that’s new, improved and interesting.
I’ve created a whole suite of #QuickTips videos to get you up to speed on this latest update and to help you figure out anything you might be stuck with.
#QuickTips for
iOS
#QuickTips for
iOS 16
Lock Screen
7 #QuickTips
Lock Screen
Create your Perfect Photo Shuffle Lock Screen
The Photo Shuffle is probably my favourite option for the Lock Screen on iOS 16 as it offers so much customisation and looks SO GOOD! In this short walkthrough video I'll show you all the secrets and hidden tips to make yourself the perfect Photo Shuffle Lock Screen.
Lock Screen
Customise your Lock Screen Font + Colours
With iOS 16 you can fully customise your Lock Screen to make it look exactly as you want. A big part of that is the time, shown in the clock at the top of your Lock Screen. You can change the font, colour and even numerals used here to make your Lock Screen 100% yours. Here's a quick and easy-to-follow tutorial to get you tweaking your Lock Screen to perfection!
Lock Screen
Personalise your Gradient Lock Screen
With iOS 16 you can customise your Lock Screen in so, so many ways! A big one of those is to create stunning colour gradient wallpapers to use on your Lock Screen. You can customise exactly what colour and tint you like, how it fades from one to another and tweak every setting to get it to look exactly how you want. This short and easy-to-follow tutorial will talk you through the options so you can make yourself the perfect Lock Screen.
Focus
Switch Lock Screens with Focus Modes
I'm sure I'm not the only person who has made a ton of new Lock Screens on iOS 16?! Well, there's a fantastic feature connected to the Focus Modes that we all know and love that makes switching between Lock Screens incredibly easy. You can connect a Lock Screen to a particular Focus mode and when you enable that mode, the Lock Screen changes automatically. But, more than that, this will also work for your Home Screen Layout and even your Apple Watch Faces!! Here's a simple and easy-to-follow tutorial to show you how it all works.
Lock Screen
Personalise your Emoji Lock Screen
One of my favourite new Lock Screen options is the new Emoji Lock Screens. With this tool you can create the lock screen of your dreams using a combination of ANY emoji you like. You can customise their size, position, colour and layout - I'll talk you through all of it in this quick and easy-to-follow tutorial!
Lock Screen
How to Control Music on your Lock Screen
With iOS 16 there's now a whole new way to control your Now Playing Music from your Lock Screen. With beautiful, full-sized album artwork and a now playing interface that hides some fun secrets, this is a great new way to enjoy music on your iPhone. In this short and easy-to-follow video tutorial I'll show you how to make the most of this brand new feature now you've updated to iOS 16.
Lock Screen
Animated Weather on your Lock Screen Wallpaper
The new Weather Animations on the Lock Screen and Home Screen in iOS 16 are simply beautiful. From lightning strikes to snow flurries, warm sunshine to a rain shower - each brings a whole new feel and personality to your iPhone - in real time! In this short tutorial video I'll explain how this all works and how to set Live Weather Wallpapers on your iOS 16 iPhone.
Messages
4 #QuickTips
Messages
Recover your Deleted Conversations in Messages
How many times have you accidentally deleted a conversation or message in Messages that you wish you hadn't? A secret(ish) new feature in iOS 16 has got your back - you can now restore recently deleted conversations for up to 30 days after deleting them! It's simple to do, but hidden at first. This simple and easy-to-follow tutorial will show you how to get back those deleted messages so you don't have to panic!
Messages
Edit an iMessage After Sending It
With iOS 16 it's now possible to edit an iMessage after you send it - up to five times in fact! You can correct typos, punctuation or even change the message entirely, it's up to you. This is a great feature to have in Messages and, if you ask me, it's been a long time coming! There are some things to be aware of with it though, and this video will talk you through both how to use it and also what quirks there are.
Messages
How to Undo Send and Delete an iMessage
With iOS 16 you can easily undo sending an iMessage, which will immediately delete it from the intended recipients device - with no trace of what the original message said. You can use this simple feature to recover from those embarrassing moments when you accidentally text the wrong person, or when you make an awkward typo that you want to rectify without them seeing! This short how-to video will explain how to do this and the limitations that Apple has put in place for the feature.
Messages
Mark iMessages as Unread in Messages
With iOS 16 you can now easily mark an iMessage Conversation as unread, brining back the notification badge and reminding you to reply later. It'll even change the read status on the other contacts device so they don't know you've read their message yet! This handy tip will help you stay in control of your iMessages like never before.
Photos + Camera
6 #QuickTips
Photos
Detect and Delete Duplicate Photos to save iCloud Space
iOS 16 has a powerful new feature that'll automatically detect Duplicate Photos, inform you about them and then delete the lower resolution copy when you want. It'll merge any missing Metadata between them, meaning nothing is lost. This is a fantastic way to reclaim storage on your iPhone or on iCloud as it'll delete lots of large duplicate photographs that are just taking up space!
Photos
Bulk Edit your Photographs Quickly and Easily
With iOS 16 you can now edit multiple images at the same time, with the new bulk image editing tools. That means you can add some filters, change the exposure and adjust the lighting on a photo and then use those exact same edits on the other pictures you took at the same time. This saves a ton of time and means getting a great looking set of images is easier than ever before!
Photos
Extract the Subject from any Photo
With iOS 16 you can now easily extract the subject from a photo (whether that's a person, group of people, animal, object or something else entirely) and drag it anywhere you like on iOS. That means you could save it as a new image (with a transparent background), paste it into Messages as a sticker or drop it into a document you're working on. This short and easy-to-follow guide will show you exactly how it works.
Camera
Convert Data from within the Camera
With iOS 16 you can convert data in real time, using the Camera app. Whether it's cooking temperatures, currency conversion or changing another metric, the Camera app now lets you do this super quickly without even having to take a photo! Here's a quick guide to how it works and what this new feature in iOS 16 is capable of.
Photos
Use Live Text in your Videos
With iOS 16 you can now use Live Text features in Video as well as Photos! That means you can pause a video and copy and paste any text on screen, translate from one language to another or even convert a measurement or value to one you're more familiar with. Doing this in a video is a great update to Live Text, and in this easy-to-follow tutorial video I'll show you exactly how it works.
Photos
Undo + Redo Edits in Photos
With iOS 16 you can now quickly Undo and Redo edits in Photos. That means you can be fine-tuning an image and quickly jump backward and forward to compare how it looks - or rescue an image after it goes wrong!
2 #QuickTips
Mail
How to Undo Sending an Email
With iOS 16 you can undo sending an email if you've sent it by accident. No more sending the wrong message to the wrong person, or having to apologise for forgetting that attachment. You can now just undo the email send and correct the message before sending it again. This short tutorial video shows you exactly how it works.
Mail
Schedule an Email to Send Later
The Mail app in iOS 16 will now let schedule an email to send later, at a time of your choosing. That means you can reply to emails in your own time but only send them during working hours. It's a feature that Mail users have been desperate for, but now it's finally here! Check out this short tutorial video to get to grips with how to use it.
Maps
2 #QuickTips
Maps
Creating Multi-Stop Routes in Maps
With Maps in iOS 16 you can now add multiple waypoints to your directions. Need to stop somewhere on your drive? No problem, add it as an additional stop to your directions. Sudden change of plans? Easily add extra stops while your current route is in progress. This handy new feature means you can do so much more in Maps than ever before - and once you know how it works you'll be using it every day!
Maps
Add Photos and Ratings in Maps
With iOS 16 you can now add your own Photographs to locations in the Maps app, creating richer and more interesting results for everyone. You can also add ratings to the places you've visited, to quickly inform other people about whether or not this is a place they should visit. In this quick how-to video I'll show you exactly how it works.
Wallet
1 #QuickTip
Wallet
Track Apple Pay Orders in the Wallet App
With iOS 16 you can now track orders in real time using the Apple Wallet app. When you pay with Apple Pay you'll now see an additional option to follow the status of an order live in the Wallet app, including push notifications when the status changes. Keep a track of your upcoming deliveries, reservations and purchases with this handy new feature for Apple Pay in the Wallet app.
Health
3 #QuickTips
Health
How to Share Health Data with a Trusted Contact
With iOS 16 its now possible to safely share your Health data with a trusted contact - perhaps a family member. This means it's also possible to request the Health data of somebody too. This means looking after elderly relatives or ensuring that your children are okay is something that's now possible on iPhone. It's very clever to set up and allows you an incredibly fine-grain level of control over what does and doesn't get shared. Here's how it works.
Health
Automatic Medication Reminders in Health
With iOS 16 you can set up Medicine Reminders in the Health app, which will then automatically remind you on both your iPhone and your Apple Watch to take your medication at the right time. You can choose the type and dose of medicine, the frequency and even learn if any of your medicines might have adverse reactions together. This simple-to-follow tutorial will show you how it all works so you can get up and running tracking your own medicine in the Health App.
Health
How to use Enhanced Sleep Tracking in Health
With iOS 16 you can now see more detail than ever about your sleep habits. It's long been possible to track your sleep with Apple Watch and the Health app, but up until now it's just been a basic display of 'In Bed' or 'Asleep'. With iOS 16 and watchOS 9 you can now see far more detailed metrics including time spent in different stages of sleep (like REM, Deep Sleep etc) and compare this over time to other data sets like Heart Rate or Respiratory Rate to get a full picture of your sleep habits.
Memoji
2 #QuickTips
Memoji
Personalise your Memoji Contact Picture
A hidden new feature in iOS 16 lets you customise your Memoji Contact Picture in a whole new way. Previously you could add your floating head and it'd display on your contacts phones when you messaged them. Now you can fine-tune this more than ever (no, you still can't choose a custom coloured background!), but you can add poses and bodies to your Memoji Contact Picture! Here's how it works...
Memoji
What's New with Memoji in iOS 16?
iOS 16 brings some cool new features to Memoji - from new clothing and hair choices to all new stickers and poses. There are more options that ever before to express yourself through your Memoji. This short video will show you everything that's new!
Reminders
2 #QuickTips
Reminders
Pin a Frequently Used List to the Top of Reminders
With iOS 16 you can quickly pin your frequently used lists to the top of the Reminders App, alongside the automatically placed lists like Due Today. You can pick any of your lists and add them for quick and easy future access. This short tutorial video will show you exactly how it works.
Reminders
Create and Re-Use a Reminders Template List
In Reminders you can now create a template of a Reminders list what you can then quickly use again and again. That means you could make a packing list, a weekly chores list or a work schedule and repeat it every day without having to manually add each individual Reminder. In this short and easy-to-follow tutorial I'll show you how this works and how to get set up with Reminders Templates.
Safari
2 #QuickTips
Safari
How to use Shared Tab Groups in Safari
With iOS 16 you can create groups of Tabs in Safari that you can share with a friend or colleague to work on together in real time. You can create a holiday plan, a business lunch or something else entirely and without having to do any additional work everyone in that conversation can see and add to your shared tabs. Here's a quick guide to getting started with Shared Tab Groups in Safari for iOS 16.
Safari
Pin Favourite Tabs in Safari
With iOS 16 you can now Pin your frequently used Tabs to the top of the Tab Screen in Safari. That means you don't have to go searching through dozens of open tabs to find the ones you use the most. This cool new feature makes Safari on the iPhone even more useful than before and makes it much more like the Mac version which has had the ability to Pin Tabs for some time.
Notes
2 #QuickTips
Notes
How to Lock a Specific Note with FaceID
With iOS 16 you can now Lock a Note using your devices Passcode, or Face/Touch ID. You can add this extra layer of privacy to individual notes as you wish and it will stop anybody unauthorised from getting to see your data. It's nice and simple to set up and this easy-to-follow video will show you exactly how to do it.
Notes
Create Automatic Smart Folders to Sort your Notes
With iOS 16 you can set up automatic groups to better organise your Notes. These can be very sophisticated, with single or multiple filters to help you quickly and efficiently find your notes. For instance, you could have a Smart Folder which groups all notes made in 2022, that have attachments and that contain a certain tag. Then every time you make a new Note that meets these criteria it'll appear in that folder too. Check out this short tutorial to get started.
Settings
6 #QuickTips
Emergency SOS
How to Use the Emergency Satellite SOS Mode on Your iPhone
In this video tutorial, I will show you how to use the Emergency Satellite SOS mode on your iPhone. This feature is a lifesaver in case of emergency, as it allows you to send a distress signal to emergency services via satellite. I will walk you through the steps on how to activate the SOS mode, as well as how to customise the settings to best suit your needs. Whether you're out hiking, camping or traveling, don't leave home without knowing how to use this important feature. Watch now and be prepared for any emergency situation.
iOS 16
Improve Spatial Audio on your AirPods Pro in 30 Seconds
Yes, the title sounds click-baity, but trust me - this works. In this short tutorial I'll show you how to create your own Customised Spatial Audio Profile (that'll sync across all your devices through iCloud) to improve your AirPods experience dramatically. It'll recognise the shape of your ears by scanning them with your FaceID Camera and will then be able to customise the audio output in each ear to best suit you. It sounds impossible, but it works!
iOS 16
Keep your Data + Apps Secure with Safety Check
A new feature in iOS 16 will let you perform a quick audit of your apps and data to see what information is being shared from your device. This Safety Check will help you determine which apps and people are using which information and you can quickly and easily change these permissions should you wish. This short and easy-to-follow walkthrough will guide you through both the Emergency Reset and the Manage Sharing and Access processes.
Settings
Using the new Enhanced Dictation on iOS 16
With iOS 16 you can now use both your voice and the keyboard to do Dictation - simultaneously. It's now effortlessly easy to switch between voice and typing, going back to correct any mistakes and even adding punctuation and emojis with just your voice. This new update to Dictation on iOS 16 makes the tool more useful than ever before - here's how it works.
Settings
How To Enable Keyboard Vibration Haptics
With iOS 16 you can now enable a setting called 'Haptic Feedback' for your Keyboard. But what does that actually mean? Well, when you type you'll now feel a gentle vibration effect which makes it feel a lot more like you're typing on an actual Keyboard - even though it's just a touchscreen! It's subtle but in my experience it really makes typing on the iPhone a much more enjoyable experience. Give it a try today!
Settings
How to Mirror an Apple Watch to your iPhone
With iOS 16 you can view and even control your Apple Watch from inside the Settings app on your iPhone. You can interact with it in real time and use it just like you would do on your wrist, but through your iPhone screen. This is an awesome accessibility tool that has hugely useful benefits to everyone. For example, you can now do a Screen Recording of your Apple Watch while in this new mirroring mode!
Settings
Show or Hide the Battery Percentage Icon
With iOS 16 you can now finally show the Battery Percentage icon in your toolbar at the top of your iPhone. The battery icon itself can now show exactly how much (or little!) battery you have left at any given time which is incredibly helpful. Plus, this new battery indicator makes it incredibly obvious when you're very low on battery, when you're in Low Power Mode or when you're charging. There's a lot more to it than just showing the percentage!
Settings
Change your Notification Display Mode
With iOS 16 you can now customise how Notifications are displayed on the Lock Screen. You can stick with the traditional List of Notifications which fills the screen or opt for something new like the Stack mode that neatly collects all your Notifications in a single pile at the bottom of the Lock Screen or maybe even the Count mode which displays a discreet number of notifications at the bottom of the Lock Screen to make them less distracting while you're working.
Settings
Get Siri to Read Aloud your Notifications (without AirPods!)
With iOS 16 you can get Siri to read your notifications out loud - without the need for AirPods. You have complete control about which apps and notifications get read out (so don't worry about Siri announcing something embarrassing!) but this is a great feature to have if you don't always have eyes on your iPhone screen. Siri Announcing Notifications is easy to set up and customise and I'll guide you through the whole process in this simple and easy to follow tutorial.
