Hidden iOS 16 Features that Turn Your iPhone into a Powerhouse

Apple has released iOS 16 The public was made aware of the new iPhone in September 2022. In the months that followed, more iPhone updates were released, with the most recent being in April 2019. iOS 16.4 (and iOS 16.4.1). All of this new software introduced a new set of tricks for the iPhone. Unsending text messages and emails Take objects out of your photos. Every iPhone update has a few more settings and features. 

I will walk you through the most overlooked gems of iOS 16, such as password-protected photo albums. Accessible Wi-Fi passwords More.

Don’t forget to review the majors while you are there. new iOS 16 features you’ll love, and Few that you may just loathe There’s a solution! You can find out more about Apple’s future plans at www.Apple.com. What to Expect from iOS 16.5.

Saved Wi-Fi passwords can be viewed and shared 

Apple allows iOS users to share Wi Fi passwords for a while, but they must be placed next to each other. You couldn’t simply access your settings to find the password if it didn’t work. You had to remember your password if you wanted someone to save your Wi-Fi password, such as an Android user or someone using a computer. Until now.

In Settings, go to Wi-Fi Tap the little information icon right next to the network that you would like the password for. Tap the to view the network password. Password section, then enter your passcode or use Face ID to view it. Next, you can tap Copy Copy the password to your clipboard and then share it.

Find duplicate photos and videos and remove them

It could be that you have saved the exact same photo multiple times and downloaded a video several times. The result is duplicates cluttering up your photo albums. This may not be an issue if you have plenty of storage. If you run out of space, iOS 16 can easily delete all duplicates.

In Photos > AlbumsYou should consider a new doctor. Duplicates Album under Utilities. Apple scans your photos and shows any video or photo that you have stored more than once. You can delete duplicates or press the “Delete” button. MergeThis will preserve the best quality photo (and any relevant data) and move the rest to the trash.

You will want to look through every set of duplicates. However, you should also ensure they are exact copies. Choose > Select All > Merge Apple will remove all duplicate photos and videos at once.

Siri can be used to make FaceTime or phone calls.

Siri does many things. Siri can send you a text message, play music or get directions. But she has never been able hang up on a phone call. It’s strange, right? That’s now possible with iOS 16

In Settings, go to Siri & Search Make sure you do your research first. You can listen to “Hey Siri” It is switched on. If it is, you will see a new option beneath. Hang up. Click on that button to toggle on Hang Up. If you are on FaceTime video chat or a phone call, just say “Hey Siri” and ask Siri to end the call.

Use Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons in conjunction with your iPhone

Apple allows you to connect third-party controllers to your iPhone or iPad. This allows you to play more mobile games such as the PS5 Sony DualSense and Xbox Core Controller. Apple Arcade library, Minecraft and Call of Duty. This list can now be expanded with another console controller.

If you are a homeowner, Nintendo SwitchNow you can Pair your Joy-Con controllers with your iPhone/iPad iOS 16 is available. You can start iOS 16 by holding down the little black button on your Joy-Con until you see the green lights running backwards and forwards. This indicates that the device has entered pairing mode. Next, open the iPhone and go to Settings > Bluetooth Select the Joy-Con Add the list. Continue this process with the Joy-Con.

Password protection is now available for Hidden and Recently Deleted albums

As anyone can see, the Hidden album is clearly visible in the Photos app. It is therefore impossible to hide private photos or videos. Apple does offer an option to make Hidden album invisible, but anyone with access could see the Hidden album again.

iOS 16 allows you to lock the Hidden album. To toggle this feature on, you don’t need to do anything. You can check it out by opening the Photos app. Albums Tab at the bottom. Scroll down to see the lock at the bottom. Hidden Recently Deleted albums. Face ID or your passcode are required to view these albums.

Copy and paste video and photo edits

You can copy and paste edits (including saturation, contrast, and brightness) between photos using the Photos app’s editor tool. Once you are satisfied with the appearance of a photo or video, you can apply those exact edits to another photo or video in your Camera Roll.

Open the Photos app, and then open a full-screen photo. Next, tap the three-dot menu located in the upper-right corner. Hit the “Next” button. Copy Edits. This option only appears if the photo has already been edited within Photos. Then, navigate to the photo you want these edits to be copied to and tap on the three dot menu. Hit the “Next” button. Paste Edits. The photo edits should appear within a matter of seconds.

Siri allows you to send an emoticon using the emoji function

Siri can send complex text messages by dictation for a long time. But with iOS 16, you can now use your voice to send emoticons. Simply say the name of an emoji to insert it into your text.

Use the keyboard dictation option in your iPhone’s keyboard. It is located at the bottom right (microphone icon) and you can also use it to say the emojiname to insert an emoticon anywhere you can text like in a caption or note on Instagram.

Add haptic feedback on your keyboard

Since the beginning, the iPhone has had haptic feedback. This is what you feel under your fingertips when you delete an app from the home screen or change your lock screen password. Strangely, haptic feedback was not available on the stock iOS keyboard until now.

You can enable a slight vibration on every key you enter by going to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback Switch on Haptic. The sound option that you see is the annoying, loud clacking sound your phone makes when you type something. You can turn this off.

Pin your Safari tabs of choice

Safari limits your number of open tabs to 500. It might prove difficult to locate the exact tab that you want. There’s an easier way than scrolling endlessly to find the tab you want.

Safari gives you the option to hit the button by pressing down on any tab that is open. Pin Tab. This will move the tab to Safari’s top, where it will be displayed as a tab preview. You can tap to view it. When you press down, unpin the tab to move it to the first tab in your grid.

Face ID is available while you lie down

You might have tried to unlock your iPhone vertically, such as when it was lying on its side, but it didn’t work. Face ID works only if your iPhone is in portrait orientation. Face ID can now be used to unlock your iPhone with iOS 16. This feature requires an iPhone 13 or 14, running iOS 16, to be able to use it.

Share your screen with others and allow notifications

Apple automatically disables notifications for screen sharing, regardless of whether you’re using SharePlay or Screen Mirroring. You can allow notifications on iOS 16 if you don’t mind others seeing your notifications. Go to the Settings app. Notifications > Screen Sharing Switch on Allow Notifications.

Save your screenshots to your clipboard.

To share a screenshot with someone else, you don’t have to save it in your photo album. iOS 16 now allows you to snap a picture, save it to your clipboard and then delete it from your device. You can also copy the screenshot to your clipboard and paste it wherever you like. Tap the screenshot preview after taking a screenshot. Done Tap the button at the top-right. Copy and delete You can copy the screenshot to your clipboard.

More preinstalled Apple apps can be removed 

iOS 10 has made it possible to delete certain preinstalled iOS apps, such as Stocks, Maps, and Calculator. However, not all of them can be removed. iOS 16 has added three apps to the list that you can delete: Health, Clock, and Find My. These apps may cause problems with your Apple Watch and other connected devices such as apps or apps that you use.

Siri can now listen to you more

Siri can now be forced to listen to your voice longer to ensure she hears everything you say. This feature isn’t located in the Settings app. Accessibility > Siri, Then choose one Longer Oder Longest. Try both to determine which option is best for you.

Our article contains more information about iOS 16 and the iPhone iOS 16 cheat sheet.

Published for the first time on July 16, 2022, at 4:00 AM PT.