Apple introduced iOS 10 with a redesigned lock screen and smarter Siri

Today at WWDC, Apple introduced iOS 10 – the latest version of its operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. iOS 10

comes with a number of new features, as wellcorrections. The highlight of the update is a smarter and more powerful Siri. Developers will soon be able to integrate Siri into their apps thanks to the SDK and APIs that Apple will release with iOS 10.

Redesigned Lock Screen

In iOS 10, Apple redesigned the lock screen with improved 3D Touch integration.

With 3D Touch integration, you can respondto messages, view email content, and more right from your lock screen. A Clear All button will also appear to clear all notifications from the lock screen.

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Apple also redesigned the control center,Added a special section dedicated to music, accessible by swiping left. The iOS 10 lock screen will also provide quick access to widgets by swiping left, while swiping right will open the camera.

The main screen now also gets a deeper integration of 3D Touch, which allows you to view additional information from the application without opening it.

QuickType with Siri Integration

Apple has added Siri integration to QuickType.This will allow Siri to automatically provide relevant information based on the conversation. For example, if your friend asks where you are – Siri will give you ready-made options for sending your location.

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Phone application

The new Phone app in iOS 10 can now transcribe your voicemail into text.

Support for VoIP API has appeared, with the help of which applications such as WhatsApp, Skype, Hangouts, etc. will receive the interface of the standard phone application.

iMesssage

The updated iMessage app in iOS 10 will receiveImproved preview of links, videos and other files sent through the messenger. Emoji in iMessage will be three times larger and QuickType will suggest emoji based on your message. You can also replace certain words with emoticons.

There will be a new feature with a Bubble effect, whichallows you to send messages in the form of bubbles, with the ability to hide messages and much more. You can also send drawings or your own signature by drawing them in a special field. iMessage now includes new full-screen effects and more.

HomeKit standalone application

Standalone HomeKit app was due to come outwith iOS 9 last year, but it didn't happen for some reason. A year later, Apple finally released ‘Home’ for iOS 10, which will allow you to manage all HomeKit devices from one place.

Improved Photo App

In iOS 10, Apple has improved the Photos app.adding editing tools and filters to them. The app won't replace Photoshop or Lightroom, but the basic tools will suffice for the needs of most iOS users.