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Starting in iOS 16, you can easily look up the Wi-Fi passwords for networks you’re currently connected to, as well as those you’ve previously connected to, on your iPhone. In Settings, tap Wi-Fi, then tap the information button (i) next to your connected network and tap the password. Use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock and reveal it, and you can tap Copy to share it. To find passwords for previously connected networks, tap Edit in the Wi-Fi settings, select the network, and tap the password to reveal and copy it. This process helps you manage and share your Wi-Fi passwords effortlessly.

Summary:
– Starting in iOS 16, you can view Wi-Fi passwords on your iPhone.
– In Settings, tap Wi-Fi and then the information button (i) next to the connected network.
– Tap the password, use Face ID or Touch ID to unlock, and tap Copy to share it.
– To view passwords for previous networks, tap Edit in Wi-Fi settings, select the network, and reveal the password.
– This feature helps you manage and share Wi-Fi passwords easily.

Starting in iOS 16, you can recover deleted conversations and messages on your iPhone. Here’s how: In Messages, tap “Edit” in the upper left corner (or “Filters” if you have filter unknown senders turned on), then tap “Show Recently Deleted.” Select the conversation you want to restore, tap “Recover” in the bottom right corner, and confirm by tapping “Recover Messages.” This will recover all messages and media for that conversation for up to 30 days. Tap “Done” in the upper right corner when finished. And that’s how you can get your conversations back in Messages.

Summary:
– In iOS 16, you can recover deleted messages on your iPhone.
– Tap “Edit” (or “Filters”) in Messages, then “Show Recently Deleted.”
– Select the conversation, tap “Recover,” and confirm to restore all messages and media.
– Deleted messages can be recovered for up to 30 days.
– Tap “Done” when finished.

Starting in iOS 16, you can edit or unsend an iMessage after it’s been sent. To edit, touch and hold the message, tap “Edit,” make your changes, and tap the check mark to save. You have 15 minutes to edit the message up to five times. Both you and the recipient can view the edit history if using iOS 16. To unsend a message, touch and hold it, then tap “Undo Send” within two minutes, making it disappear for both parties. For more tips, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel.

Summary:
– Starting in iOS 16, you can edit or unsend an iMessage after sending.
– To edit, touch and hold the message, tap “Edit,” make changes, and save within 15 minutes.
– You can edit the same message up to five times, with the edit history viewable if both users have iOS 16.
– To unsend, touch and hold the message and tap “Undo Send” within two minutes.
– Both editing and unsending require the recipient to also be using iOS 16.

In iOS 16, the Photos app can detect and manage duplicate photos efficiently. Start by accessing the Albums tab, then scroll down and select “Duplicates.” If no duplicates are found, allow more time for analysis. Tap “Select,” then choose the photos you want to merge or select all. Confirm by tapping “Merge.” The app offers the option to merge exact duplicates or those with slight variations. Merged duplicates retain the highest quality and relevant data like captions and favorites. Removed duplicates are stored in the “Recently Deleted” folder. This process streamlines your photo library and enhances organization.

Summary:
– In iOS 16, Photos app can identify and manage duplicate photos efficiently.
– Access the “Duplicates” section under the Albums tab in the Photos app.
– Select the photos to merge or choose “Select All” and confirm by tapping “Merge.”
– Options are available to merge exact duplicates or those with slight variations.
– Merged duplicates maintain the highest quality and relevant data while removed duplicates are stored in the “Recently Deleted” folder.

If you receive a notification on your iPhone lock screen about an unknown AirTag moving with you, ensure that Location Services, Bluetooth, and Tracking Notifications are on. Tap the alert, then “Continue” to view a map on Find My, showing where the AirTag was detected near your device. Listen for the sound if you need to locate it further, then swipe up on the item card for more options. If you recognize the AirTag owner, tap “Pause Safety Alerts”; otherwise, tap “Learn About This AirTag” to disable it. Follow the on-screen instructions to disable the AirTag permanently. That’s how you deal with a moving AirTag.

Summary:
– If you get a notification of an unknown AirTag moving with you, ensure location services, Bluetooth, and tracking notifications are enabled.
– Tap the notification and continue to view a map showing where the AirTag was detected near your device.
– Listen for the sound to help locate the AirTag, then swipe up for more options on the item card.
– If you recognize the AirTag owner, you can pause safety alerts; otherwise, learn about the AirTag and disable it if necessary.
– Follow on-screen instructions to permanently disable the AirTag and ensure your safety.

You can add tags to reminders in your iCloud account for easy organization. When creating or editing a reminder, tap the tag button in the quick toolbar and type a single word as your tag. Tap done to finish. To view all your tags, tap lists and scroll down to the tag browser. Tap a tag to see reminders with that tag across all your lists. This method improves organization and retrieval of reminders.

Summary:
– Add tags to reminders in iCloud for easy organization.
– Tap the tag button in the quick toolbar when creating or editing a reminder.
– Type a single word as your tag and tap done.
– View all tags by tapping lists and scrolling to the tag browser.
– Tap a tag to see all reminders with that tag across lists.

To easily find pictures of friends and family, tag them in Photos by selecting a picture with their face, tapping the info button, and then tapping the face with a question mark. Choose “Tag with Name,” type their name, and select from your contacts if applicable. Confirm by tapping done in the upper right corner. This helps organize and locate photos of specific people effortlessly.

Summary:
– Select a photo with a person’s face in the Photos app.
– Tap the info button and then tap the face with a question mark.
– Tap “Tag with Name,” type the person’s name, and select from contacts if available.
– Confirm by tapping done in the upper right corner.
– This helps easily find and organize pictures of friends and family.

Starting in iOS 16, your hidden album in Photos is locked by default. To view it, open the Photos app, go to the Albums tab, and scroll down to the Utilities section to find your hidden album. Use Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to unlock it. To change access settings, go to Settings, tap Photos, and toggle the switch next to Use Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode based on your device model. When this switch is on, your hidden album is locked. For more tips, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel.

Summary:
– Hidden album in Photos is locked by default in iOS 16.
– To view, go to Albums tab in Photos, scroll to Utilities, and tap Hidden album.
– Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode to access.
– Change access settings in Settings > Photos and toggle the lock switch.
– Locking options vary by device model (Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode).

You can use SharePlay to watch a movie or listen to music with friends while chatting in Messages. First, touch and hold the content in a supported app or tap the more button, then tap SharePlay. Add your contacts, tap the Messages button, enter a message, and send the invitation. Once your contacts join, tap Start to begin playing. Tap the Messages button to return to chatting. While listening and chatting, you can access playback controls by touching and holding the dynamic Island. To end the session, tap the X in the SharePlay controls. This keeps everyone in sync with SharePlay.

Summary:
– Use SharePlay to watch movies or listen to music with friends while chatting in Messages.
– Touch and hold the content in a supported app, tap the more button, then tap SharePlay.
– Add contacts, tap Messages, enter a message, and send the invitation.
– Once contacts join, tap Start to begin playback and return to Messages for chatting.
– Access playback controls by touching and holding the dynamic Island; end the session by tapping the X in the SharePlay controls.

Organize your iPhone home screen by stacking widgets in one place. Touch and hold an app or empty space on your home screen until the apps jiggle, then drag one widget on top of another of the same size to create a stack. You can add up to 10 widgets in a stack. Tap “Done” in the upper right corner when finished. Smart Stacks will automatically show the most relevant information throughout the day, and you can swipe through them to switch to a different widget. For more iPhone tips, subscribe to the Apple Support YouTube channel.

Summary:
– Organize your iPhone home screen by stacking widgets.
– Touch and hold an app or empty space until the apps jiggle.
– Drag one widget on top of another of the same size to create a stack.
– You can add up to 10 widgets in a stack and tap “Done” when finished.
– Smart Stacks show relevant information throughout the day, and you can swipe to switch widgets.