iOS 16.1 has been updated, improving photo library sharing with others, with features and bug fixes.
Picture from: support.apple.com
Apple has released iOS 16.1 update, which is a minor version of iOS 16 out to the user iPhone can now be updated This version comes with improvements to iCloud Photo Library for sharing with family or others, as well as adding features and fixing other bugs.
iCloud Shared Photo Library
– Separate photo library For sharing photos and videos with up to 5 people.
– You can set past photos according to the start date or according to the person in the picture.
– Select a filter to switch between shared and private libraries. Or you can view both of them together.
– Edit permissions to add, edit, add to favorites You can add captions and delete individual photos.
– Set the camera app whether you want to share photos taken directly to the shared library. Or it can be set to automatically share when it detects someone nearby using Bluetooth.
Live Activities
Shows live activity information from apps in Dynamic Island and a lock screen for iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
Wallet app
Can share car keys, hotel room and other keys in the wallet app through the app. Can send various messages
Smart Home
Matter, the new smart home connectivity standard that supports different types of smart home accessories to work together in different ecosystems
book app
Reading controls automatically hide immediately when reading starts.
Various bug fixes
– Deleted conversations may still be displayed in the conversation list in the Messages app.
– Data is not displayed in Dynamic Island when using pull down to tap.
– CarPlay may fail to connect when using VPN apps.
List of iPhone models that support iOS 16.1
For iPhone models that are supported and can be updated to iOS 16.1 are as follows.
– iPhone 14
– iPhone 14 Plus
– iPhone 14 Pro
– iPhone 14 Pro Max
– iPhone 13
– iPhone 13 mini
– iPhone 13 Pro
– iPhone 13 Pro Max
– iPhone 12
– iPhone 12 mini
– iPhone 12 Pro
– iPhone 12 Pro Max
– iPhone 11
– iPhone 11 Pro
– iPhone 11 Pro Max
– iPhone XS
– iPhone XS Max
– iPhone XR
– iPhone X
– iPhone 8
– iPhone 8 Plus
– iPhone SE 2nd generation
– iPhone SE 3rd generation
iOS 16.1, how to update, how to do it?
For users of supported iPhone models Can update via OTA (Over The Air) at all by going to Settings > General > Software Update > Download & Install. This starts the iOS 16.1 update process.
Thanks for the information and pictures from: support.apple.com