14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has completed the development of the next major iOS update, with the company to begin the rollout in early September.
This is according to Apple watcher Mark Gurman, who says that the work on iOS 16 was finished last week.
The new iPhone operating system version will be available on the iPhone 8 and newer, and the rollout will kick off shortly after the public announcement on September 7. The debut of iOS will take place alongside the unveiling of the new-generation iPhone in early September, and the public availability is expected shortly after the event.
New features in iOS 16
Apple’s new operating system update comes with lots of new features, including a redesigned lock screen that includes widgets similar to the complications available on the Apple Watch.
“The Lock Screen gets more personal, beautiful, and helpful with iOS 16. With a new multilayered effect, the subjects of photos are artfully set in front of the time on the Lock Screen, creating a sense of depth. Users can also change the look of the date and time with expressive type styles and color choices. The Lock Screen features widgets that take inspiration from Apple Watch complications, making it easy to get information at a glance, such as upcoming calendar events, the weather, battery levels, alarms, time zones, Activity ring progress, and more,” Apple explains.
There are lots of other improvements, including a new feature called Apple Pay Later that will be available for customers in the United States.
“Apple Pay Later provides users in the US with a seamless and secure way to split the cost of an Apple Pay purchase into four equal payments spread over six weeks, with zero interest and no fees of any kind. Built into Apple Wallet and designed with users’ financial health in mind, Apple Pay Later makes it easy to view, track, and repay Apple Pay Later payments within Wallet,” the company explains.