iOS 16

iOS 16 touts a great number of features. And while the more prominent ones, like Lock Screen customization, Shared Photo Library, and Passkeys, to name a few, made headlines, there are always many hidden gems that go under the radar. And discovering these hidden gems is a joy in itself.

One such app that has gotten quiet upgrades is the Contacts app. If you go looking, you’ll find many changes in the Contacts app, from the detection of duplicate contacts to the ability to export your contacts in one fell swoop. Another upgrade in the Contacts app includes

With the number of messages we get during the day, we generally don’t pay much attention to them. It doesn’t even matter much if you lose a bunch of routine text messages. However, sometimes, there is a crucial message in the mix. And when you happen to lose that critical text message, it can ruin your day.

Previously, once you deleted a message, there was no way of getting it back easily. But fortunately, iOS 16 has introduced a bin for deleted messages. Any messages you delete are moved to the bin from you can recover

Apple introduced SharePlay with iOS 15 and it quickly became a hit with the users. It allows you to stream audio or video content in sync with other people on a FaceTime call. It also adds shared controls to the mix to make it a more communal digital experience.

But while the feature was wildly popular, many users wished they could have the shared experience without having to hop on a FaceTime call. iOS 16 fulfills that wish and brings SharePlay to iMessage.

You can now send the SharePlay link via iMessage for supported media, which when clicked will initiate

Have you ever been in a situation where you read a message but decide to reply to it later and end up completely forgetting about it? I’m sure you have. It’s embarrassing, right? Well, with iOS 16, you can mark a message as unread to remind yourself to tend to it at a later time.

iPhone users have been asking for this simple function for quite some time, and finally, Apple has delivered. No more embarrassing mix-ups anymore! Marking a message as unread is a simple task and hardly requires any effort from your side.

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