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Apple is reportedly bringing a slew of new updates to iPhones and iPads with its upcoming software releases, iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, which the company is expected to announce at its WWDC 2022 developer keynote on June 6.
The changes to the iPhone include updates to notifications, messages and the Health app, Bloomberg said. Apple also introduced new changes to notifications last year, including the option to merge them into a summary at a specific time of day, and a new Focus mode that limits the notifications you see at specific times. The messaging app is expected to get new audio features, Bloomberg said.
Meanwhile, the Health app is expected to get new features that work with the iPhone and Apple Watch, Bloomberg said.
Apple is reportedly going to add new widgets to the lock screen with support for "always-on" displays on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. That would allow you to see widgets on your iPhone even if it's just sitting on your desk. At this point, the iPhone screen goes dark when not in use. But always-on screens have become commonplace on Android phones from Samsung, Google, and other phone manufacturers.
Still, Apple often unveils its latest iPhone in the fall, so it will be a few more months before consumers can buy phones that can use that feature.
The report also said that Apple will add new iPad multitasking options. Last year it became much easier to run two apps side by side, but some people who want to do more with their iPad have long wanted the ability to run even more apps in different windows, like on a Mac.
Apple usually announces new software at the event and then releases it in beta for users to try before the final version is released to all users in the fall.
The company may also announce new MacBook Air laptops at the event, Bloomberg said.
An Apple spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.
Read Bloomberg's full report here.
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