Five iOS 16 features in iPhone 12, iPhone 13 that Android devices already had
It was the start of the week when Apple announced the feature-packed iOS 16 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022. From a brand new lock-screen, improvements to messages, Live Activities, continuity camera and a potential always-on display, Apple fans are all set to welcome the new update later this year once the stable version starts rolling out. And while the Cupertino-based tech giant has added innovative features and much needed improvements for iPhone 12, iPhone 13 and other supported devices, some of them could have been added sooner as Android devices have had them for a while now. And no, we are not talking about the always-on display. So, what are these ‘new’ features? Read on. Also read: iOS 16 not coming to iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus; users rage against Apple
The new upgrades to the iPhone lock screen are a complete game changer. Users will not only get to use widgets on the lock screen but also personalize it with wallpapers, colors and fonts. However, Google was there first. The Android devices are already integrated with ‘At a Glance’ feature where users can check daily information like upcoming events, weather warnings and even boarding pass information without needing to unlock the device. Same goes for themes and color palettes. Android users can change the color of the clock and with Android 13, the options are as many as 12 colors.
A large focus of iOS 16 was on shareability features to make the Apple ecosystem even more cohesive. As a part of that, Apple allowed users to share preferred pictures with their friends and family by adding them automatically to a shared gallery stored in iCloud. Sounds similar? Google Photos has had this functionality for at least two years. Through its Partner
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