

It’s turning the Messages app into more of a social network, though it’s unclear how much uptake SharePlay has had to make this a worthwhile update. Apple’s biggest Messages update is coming with the addition of SharePlay, just as it did with Facetime in iOS 15.1. Combined with undo send, the Messages app is being powered up so you can really get your message out as you want it to look. The Messages app, unlike Twitter, is coming with an editing feature so you can edit your messages after sending them. Essentially, focus modes are going systemwide. It’s now extended to other apps including both Apple’s built-in apps and third-party apps. That’s not just all that’s new with focus mode. You can select which lock screen and lock screen widgets are paired with which focus modes you’re in. It’s not just for fun and games - the new lock screen is also tied to the focus mode features. It applies not just to Apple’s native apps, but to third-party apps that use the company’s new WidgetKit and Live Activities tools. You are now able to use widgets to view your calendar, control music, and more. The company has added support for interactive lock screen widgets on iOS.

The new iOS 16 lock screen, as previously reported, comes with new customizable styles. iOS 16īefitting the software that powers its marquee product, Apple opened up WWDC by announcing iOS 16, which boasts new personalization, customization, and powerful new productivity features. Following that, Apple will also host its annual design awards at 5 p.m. The State of the Union is scheduled for 2 p.m. “This year’s program will also include more information sessions, more cutting-edge learning labs, more digital lounges to engage with attendees, and more localized content to make WWDC ’22 a truly global event,” the company said. Apple’s main keynote and Platforms State of the Union presentation will get all of the attention to start, and the livestream can be rewatched through Apple’s events page, as well as the company’s YouTube channel for those who didn’t catch it live.įollowing the keynote, Apple says there will be plenty of breakout sessions that will be available to watch online and through Apple’s Developer app. WWDC is returning as an online forum for developers, and the first keynote was on June 6.
