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The next iPhone OS lets you edit and unsend texts and check if anyone has your passwords
Big Tech companies love to put on a big show and Apple is no exception. The Cupertino Company just wrapped up this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference and there’s a lot to look forward to if you love all things Apple.
Though you may love your iPhone, iPad or Mac, no technology (or company, for that matter) is perfect. These are big corporations that put profit above all else, so don’t be surprised when they make a change that upsets loyal users. Apple is changing how auto-renewals kick in, and it may wind up costing you. Tap or click here to see if you can expect a bigger bill.
That change is a bummer, but there are a lot of handy features and some impressive gear coming down the pipeline. Here’s what we’re most looking forward to.
Big things coming to iOS 16
Apple’s latest update to the iPhone’s operating system improves upon the features and apps you use everyday. iOS 16 will likely launch in the fall alongside the next generation iPhone.
The best Messages feature in years
Big news for big texters: iOS 16 adds the ability to edit or recall recently sent messages. You can also mark conversations as unread to come back to later.
SharePlay is coming to Messages, too, so you can enjoy movies or songs with others and share playback controls inside the Messages app.
You’ll also be able to unsend recently sent email messages in the Mail app. (Gmail has had this feature for years, and it’s so handy.) You’ll get reminders if you left something out, such as an attachment. If you are waiting for a reply, you’ll get a reminder to follow up on that as well.
Safety Check can keep you safe
Safety Check is aimed at users at risk of domestic violence. With this tool, you can more easily remove all access you’ve granted to others, including privacy permissions. An emergency reset lets you sign out of iCloud on all your other devices and limit messaging to just the device you’re currently using.
Safety Check also helps you manage the people and apps you’ve given access to.
Wait, what? Apple just made a big change that’s going to cost you money
There are plenty of free apps available, but sometimes nothing can beat a well-priced subscription to a service or mobile game. A monthly subscription can give you access to added features and in-game goodies.
When you decide to purchase a monthly subscription, you assume that you will pay that price until you cancel or the developer notifies you about a price increase.