iOS 10 — What's New in iOS 10

What's New in iOS 10

Apple unveiled iOS 10, the operating that is next-generation for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, on June 13. Apple CEO Tim Cook described iOS 10 as the release that is"biggest ever" for iOS users, and the operating system includes updates that are major a variety that is wide of, services, and features, including Messages, Siri, Photos, Maps, Apple Music, News, Apple Pay, Control Center, and more.

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iOS 10 features a redesigned Lock screen with 3D-touch enabled notifications that offer up more information, a more camera that is easily accessible and a widgets that are new that houses widgets formerly located in the section of the Notification Center today. There's a Control that is redesigned Center also with support for 3D Touch, and a raise that is new Wake feature wakes up the screen without bypassing notifications.

Siri can do a  lot that is complete in iOS 10, thanks to a Siri SDK that allows developers to build Siri support into their apps. You can now ask Siri to do things like summon an Uber or send a message in WhatsApp.

Messages has been overhauled with new features like background animations, bubble effects, rich links, and Digital Touch, the feature that is sketching introduced on the Apple Watch, allowing users to create drawings and annotate photos and videos. Handwritten notes, hidden ink that is"invisible messages, quick "Tapback" replies, and bigger emoji are new in Messages, and there's even a predictive emoji feature that will suggest words that can be replaced with emoji.

Messages has its messages that are own Store, so developers can create apps that can be used in iMessages. Apps add almost unlimited capabilities to Messages, from sending stickers and GIFs to making payments to dinner that is making is collaborative.

A dedicated "Home" app is available for HomeKit devices, and it's now possible to delete almost all apps that are pre-installed are unneeded. Photos features impressive facial and object recognition capabilities, which power a Memories that is feature that is new forgotten moments.

Both Maps and Apple Music have been redesigned with cleaner interfaces that are simpler to use, with Maps gaining proactive suggestions and integrated third-party apps and Apple Music gaining discovery that is better content a new focus on lyrics. Apple News has also been overhauled with subscriptions, breaking news notifications, and better organization.

Apple's QuickType keyboard is smarter in iOS 10 with contextual predictions, and Apple Pay is available on the web. Game Center has been largely eliminated, and many other apps, like Notes, Clock, and Phone have been updated with new features.

iOS 10 is currently only available to developers, but a public beta will be available in July ahead of a fall 2016 release that is public.