iOS 10 is Apple's latest mobile operating system software for the iPad and the iPhones, which was announced at the WWDC 2016 in San Francisco on 13th June 2016. The announcement of the iOS 10 has popped up scores of rumours about the new upcoming software and is said that the newly launched iPhone 7 would come with the pre loaded iOS 10 software.

With several rumours and advantages about the new software that Apple is rolling out for all its devices, here are some of the features of the new iOS 10 which make it very unique and a must for every Apple device users:

  • Comes with a new design and user interface: Apple says it has 'redesigned the experience of the lock screen". The lock screen enables you to conduct a wide range of operation like accepting invitations, responding to messages, and stay in the message thread, while the 'slide to unlock' options has been replaced by 'Press home to open' option. Doing so will prompt you to enter your pass code or will unlock the phone if you see Touch ID.
  • Siri gets a new outlook: the biggest advantage about the iOS 10 is that, Apple has opened the room for the third party developers to venture upon siri. This means, you'll be able to activate non-Apple apps and functions via voice control.
  • Enables Quicktype: Apple is "brining Siri intelligence to the keyboard". This acts as a virtual typist, per se, the voice commands could be used to type texts on the phone. There will be support for multilingual typing.
  • Maps gets easier access: Maps hae got a new design in iOS 10 to look much more simpler and cleaner, enabling an easier access and best experience for the users. Apple is also opening Maps for third party developers.
  • Quick News Updates: Apple has redesigned its news applications, to make it more cleaner and simpler. Apple has also added subscriptions to the news. Users can also access paid subscriptions.
  • Refined Music Experience: with Airpods being launched with iPhone 7, Apple music has got a major visual design. It gets onscreen lyrics for some songs.
  • Better Messaging: Apple now allows for using rich links over messages. Though, these might be small updates, they are clearly aimed at a young audience.
  • Phone gets better: Phone app gets a single big enhancement: voicemail transcription. Apple has also pledged to work with third parties to provide more information about known voicemail spammers, so that users could be warned when one is ringing.

The iOS 10 shall be released as a free upgrade for the following devices:

  • iPad 4 and its successor devices
  • iPad mini 2 and the its successors.
  • iPod touch 6th generation.
  • iPhone 5 and its successors