
Installing the operating system software on your iPhone gives you new features and settings, such as a more customizable lock screen, a way to edit sent messages and a magic photo editing tool. And now, the release of iOS 16.4 and its new emojis are just around the corner.Īll of these updates continue to add onto Apple's iOS 16, which first came out in September for anyone with a compatible iPhone. A smaller iOS 16.3.1 update in February then threw in a few bug fixes and security updates as well. With iOS 16.3, first released in January, Apple adds a number of small but significant updates to the iOS 16 iPhone software, including security keys for iCloud and new wallpaper options.

This story is part of Focal Point iPhone 2023, CNET's collection of news, tips and advice around Apple's most popular product.Īpple's iPhone software just keeps getting better.
