But Are There Any New Features? – Gizbot News

Apple iOS 16 is one of the iPhone operating system released by the company for a long time and now the company has seeded the iOS 16.1 update. While it is supposed to iron out the bugs introduced in iOS 16, the latest iOS patch also introduces new features and capabilities on select iPhones.

iOS 16.1 is currently available for all iPhones running iOS 16 or later. This is the biggest feature drop iOS 16 has received and it adds new capabilities for iPhone 8 and newer models. Here are some of the key features of iOS 16.1 that make it a must-install software update for all the latest iPhone models.

iOS 16.1 bug fixes

According to the changelog, iOS 16.1 fixes an issue that caused deleted conversations to reappear in the Messages app. Similarly, the new iOS update fixes a bug related to the missing dynamic island when using iPhone in accessibility mode. Finally, the update fixes an issue that caused CarPlay to crash when connected to a VPN.

iOS 16.1 new features

Users can now create a separate library on iCloud to share pictures and videos with up to five people. Similarly, Apple has introduced a new library filtering option that allows users to seamlessly switch between shared and private libraries. Users can now modify permissions to edit, delete, and add new content to the shared library. Finally, the iOS 16.1 update adds the option to send photos directly from the shared library via the Camera app when other users are nearby (enabled by Bluetooth discovery).

For iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max users, the iOS 16.1 update enables access to third-party apps in the Flexible Island. Users with an Apple Watch can now access the Apple Fitness+ post-iOS 16.1 update. Users can share hotel and car keys with others through apps like Messages and WhatsApp.

Apple has added several small features related to smart home connectivity, clean energy charging, and books. Still, some of these features are limited to markets like North America and are not available for Indian iPhone users.

Should you install iOS 16.1?

Although, the iOS 16.1 update mainly focuses on bug fixes more than anything else. If your iPhone is running on iOS 16, then iOS 16.1 is a must-have software update, especially if you are not happy with your iPhone’s performance. However, if you are still on iOS 15, it is better to wait for a few days to make sure that there are no major bugs in the recent iOS 16.1.