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Apple is reportedly bringing a number of new updates to iPhones and iPads with its upcoming software releases, iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, which the company is expected to announce during its WWDC 2022 developer keynote on June 6th.
The changes to the iPhone include updates to notifications, notifications and the Health app, according to Bloomberg. Apple also introduced new notification changes last year, including the ability to compile them for an overview at a specific time of day, and a new focus mode that limits the notifications you see at certain times. The messaging app is expected to get new audio messaging features, Bloomberg said.
Meanwhile, the Health app is expected to get new features that work with the iPhone and Apple Watch, according to Bloomberg.
Apple will reportedly add new widgets to the lock screen with support for “always-on” screens on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. It would allow you to view widgets on your iPhone even when just sitting at your desk. Right now, the iPhone screen goes dark when not in use. But always-on screens have become common on Android phones made by Samsung, Google and other phone manufacturers.
Still, Apple is often unveiling its latest iPhone this fall, so it will still be a few months before consumers can buy phones that can use that feature.
The report also said that Apple will add new iPad multitasking capabilities. Last year, it made it much easier for two apps to run side-by-side, but some iPad superusers have long been asking for features that allow the tablet to run even more apps in different windows, as you might on a Mac.
Apple usually announces new software at the event and releases it in beta so users can try it out before the final version is released to all users this fall.
Apple may also announce new MacBook Air laptops at the event, Bloomberg said.
An Apple spokesman was not immediately available for comment.
Read the full report from Bloomberg here.
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