What's new with iOS 10? All the news, features, and date releasedAs expected, Apple has unveiled the latest iteration of its mobile operating system, iOS 10 at WWDC. For everything from the iOS 10 release date to device compatibility and key features, read on.Here's everything you need to know about iOS 10.
IOS 10 RELEASE DATE: WHEN IS IT COMING OUT?
A developer preview of iOS 10 has been made available immediate, after which a public beta should break cover in July. The full stable release will land with the iPhone 7 in September, we'd expect. Here's how to download the iOS 10 beta today.
IOS 10 COMPATIBILITY: CAN I GET IOS 10 ON MY DEVICE?
The last two versions of iOS – iOS 8 and iOS 9 – have listed the iPhone 4S, iPad 2, and iPod touch 5th generation as their cut-off points for legacy support.
We wouldn't be surprised to see that being bumped up to the iPhone 5, iPad 3, and iPod touch 6th generation for iOS 10, as Apple looks to move things on.
Why do we say to that? Recent versions of iOS have been designed to run fine on devices with just 512MB of RAM, but iOS 9 in particular has been optimised to run brilliantly on devices with 2GB of RAM or more such as the iPhone 6S, the iPad Air 2, and the iPad Pro.
In order to push its OS to the next level, Apple might well decide that 1GB of RAM is a necessary minimum. Which would also mean an end to support for the original iPad Mini, of course.
WHAT ARE THE NEW FEATURES OF IOS 10?
Apple has described iOS 10 as its "the biggest iOS release ever," and it ran through a selection of 10 key new areas in considerable depth at its WWDC keynote.
Here are some of the main features we pulled out of that presentation, starting with the ones that we feel will be the most useful.
SMARTER LOCK SCREEN
Apple has improved the lock screen experience with iOS 10. You'll now be able view your lock screen just by picking up your phone, as well as action notifications using 3D Touch. These features aren't quite as revolutionary as Apple is making out, but it's good they're finally landing on iDevices.
3D TOUCH & WIDGETS
Talking of 3D Touch, Apple is filling out the usage of its big hardware addition of last year's iPhone 6S. You'll be able to press and hold firmly on app icons to bring up widgets - essentially providing you with key information without actually entering the apps.
SIRI
Apple and open source software aren't normally found in the same sentence, but the Cupertino-based firm's hand has been forced to a certain extent and it's releasing the Siri API to the developer community. Some of the third-party integrations coming include Uber, WhatsApp, Skype and Slack. If you enjoy talking to your phone, this is actually kind of exciting.
PHOTOS
There's a bunch of new AI functionality coming to Apple's native Photos app, including new facial and location detection capabilities, more powerful search, and a new tab called Memories that will turn your photos into highlight-style reels based around things like location and people. We'll have to see how this one pans out in the flesh – it sounds like a nicety rather a game-changer (and is more than a bit reminiscent of HTC's Zoe), but let's not poo-poo it before we've tried it.
MAPS
Maps, like Siri and Photos, is getting smarter and more open. Developers will be able to access the Maps API in iOS 10 and beyond, so we can look forward to things like native restaurant booking and ride hailing.
There's some aesthetic tweaks, too, but more meaningfully there's loads more predictive functionality – things like nearby dining suggestions. There's also improved navigation, including traffic report integration, so Maps will now be able to offer you alternative routes when there's loads of congestion – all of which is coming to CarPlay too.
As with many other areas of iOS 10, Apple is integrating third party services into Maps. You'll be able to make dinner reservations with restaurants from directly within the Maps app, for example.
HOME
iOS will feature an all new native app called Home. Expanding on the HomeKit framework, it'll be one-stop shop for all your connected and smart home gear. It'll also feature in the Control Center, so you can access it from the lock screen.
MESSAGES
In iOS 10, Messages is getting a pretty substantial overhaul. You'll be able to write messages in your own hand-writing, alter the way message bubbles look, send quick 'Tapback' responses, and even add animations.
Emoji are getting bigger (three times bigger) and easier to insert, with iOS recommending potential word replacements for you. Meanwhile, you'll be able to slap virtual stickers all over your message threads.
But potentially the biggest addition of all will be iMessage apps. Apple is essentially turning the app into its own platform, with third party developers able to make their content accessible directly through the Messages app.
APPLE MUSIC
We knew this one was coming, but it was good to see confirmation that Apple is going back to the drawing board with Apple Music nonetheless.
Apple Music's new approach looks a lot cleaner and simpler than before. Upon entering the app, for example, you'll be taken straight to the Library section.
You'll also be able to view lyrics while you're listening to your music. Well, someone must have asked for it...
PHONE APP
Apple has made a couple of alterations to the iOS 10 Phone app. Chief among them is the way it transcribes your voicemail messages. It'll also be able to detect when an incoming unknown caller is likely to be spam.
APPLE NEWS
There's a chance you're one of the ten people who actually use Apple News. If so, you'll be interested in this one. It's receiving an Apple Music-like design overhaul, with similar chunky titles. Subscriptions and breaking news notifications are also incoming.
APPLE PAY
Apple Pay is making its way to web purchases with iOS 10. There'll be a new 'Buy with Apple Pay' button appearing on website checkout screens, which will mean you can authorise payments using the Touch ID fingerprint sensor.
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