iOS 16.2 Update

If you've done the subject update to your iPhone, and your iPhone is capable of implementing the update, the list of new features is noted below. Although I hope never to use it, the emergency call for SOS via satellite could be very helpful someday.

Jim Hamm

This update introduces Freeform, an app that offers a great place to brainstorm and bring your ideas to life. This release also adds Apple Music Sing, support for Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, Lock Screen improvements, and other features and bug fixes for your iPhone.

Freeform

  • Freeform is a new app for working creatively with friends or colleagues on Mac, iPad and iPhone

  • A flexible canvas lets you add files, images, stickies and more

  • Drawing tools let you sketch anywhere on the canvas with your finger

Apple Music Sing

  • A new way to sing along with millions of your favourite songs in Apple Music

  • Fully adjustable vocals let you duet with the original artist, sing solo or mix it up

  • Newly enhanced beat-by-beat lyrics make it even easier to follow along with the music

Emergency SOS via Satellite

  • Support for users to connect with emergency services when mobile data and Wi-Fi coverage are not available on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models

Lock Screen

  • New settings allow you to hide wallpaper or notifications when Always-On display is enabled on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

  • Sleep widget lets you view your most recent sleep data

  • Medications widget lets you view reminders and quickly access your list of medication

Game Center

  • SharePlay support in Game Center for multiplayer games so you can play with the people you are on a FaceTime call with

  • Activity Widget allows you to see what your friends are playing and achieving in games straight from your Home Screen

Home

  • Improved reliability and efficiency of communication between your smart home accessories and Apple devices

This update also includes the following improvements and bug fixes:

  • Improved search in Messages allows you to find photos based on their content, like a dog, car, person or text

  • Reload and Show IP Address setting enables iCloud Private Relay users to temporarily disable the service for a specific site in Safari

  • Participant Cursors in Notes allow you to see live indicators as others make updates in a shared note

  • AirDrop now automatically reverts to Contacts Only after 10 minutes to prevent unwanted requests to receive content

  • Crash Detection optimisations on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models

  • Fixes an issue that causes some notes to not sync with iCloud after updates are made

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201222