Apple on Monday released iPadOS 16.1 for its iPad lineup — jumping straight from July’s iPadOS 16 public beta to Monday’s update serving as the first official version of iPadOS 16. Like iOS 16 for the iPhone, the iPadOS update includes the ability to edit and unsend text messages, share photos and videos more easily with the …
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‘Cannot Verify AirPods’ in iOS 16? Your Earbuds Might Be to Blame
Apple’s iOS 16 update brings a number of features to your iPhone. This includes a verification step for AirPods. If you’re connecting official AirPods — such as the new AirPod Pro 2 earbuds or the sleek, neutral-toned Kim Kardashian Beats Fit Pro, or other compatible Bluetooth headphone devices — you likely won’t notice a difference. On the other hand, if …
Read More »iOS 16 Won’t Revive the Battery Icon for Every iPhone
Apple’s iOS 16 offers an impressive set of new features, but it marks the return of an old, much-missed feature, too: the battery life icon on the status bar. Most iPhones, including the new iPhone 14, sport the default feature, as do all iPads once you download the update. However, not all iPhones support the new battery icon feature, even …
Read More »iOS 16: There’s an Easy Fix for the iPhone’s Frustrating New Search Button
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. If you’ve downloaded iOS 16, you likely noticed a bunch of new features on your iPhone. Many of them are lovely additions that make everyday tasks like sending text messages just a little easier. But, there are others that …
Read More »Even the iPhone’s Most Annoying iOS 16 Features Can Be Turned Off
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iOS 16 comes with plenty of new features to love, including the return of the battery percentage icon and the ability to edit and unsend text messages. But, there are also some less desirable features, too, like the …
Read More »iPhone’s Lock Screen at Your Command: Try iOS 16’s Best New Widgets Now
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The latest operating system for Apple iPhones — iOS 16 — was released last week, and third-party apps were right behind it, with many launching new versions on the same day. The biggest feature addition for apps in iOS 16 is the …
Read More »Missing Some iOS 16 Features? Your iPhone’s Age Might Be to Blame
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. The new iOS 16 is out now for compatible iPhones, which means you can download it right now if you have an iPhone 8 or newer. Unfortunately, even if your iPhone is capable of running iOS 16, that doesn’t …
Read More »iOS 16 Cheat Sheet: Your Complete Guide to the iPhone Update
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple released iOS 16 less than a week after its “Far Out” event, where the company announced the next line of iPhones, Apple Watches — including the Apple Watch Ultra — and the AirPods Pro. We put together this cheat …
Read More »Skip the iOS 16 FOMO: Download the iPhone Update Today
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Apple’s iOS 16 is here, and there’s a collection of cool new features to try out. There are a few annoying features, too, but you can always disable those. The latest mobile software update includes the ability to unsend and …
Read More »Downloaded iOS 16? You Can Now View Saved Wi
This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2022, CNET’s collection of news, tips and advice around Apple’s most popular product. Now that iOS 16 is available to download on your iPhone, there are several cool, new features you’ll want to try out. One new feature we’ve all been waiting for is the ability to view and share passwords for any Wi-Fi network you’ve ever …
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