Everything you love is now even better with iOS 10, our biggest release yet. Express yourself in bold new ways in Messages. Find your route with beautifully redesigned Maps. Relive memories like never before in Photos. And use the power of Siri in more apps than ever. There’s so much to say about iOS 10 — here are just a few of our favourite things.
Watch the filmChange the way your message bubbles look. Say it proud. Say it loud. Or whisper it.
Change the way your message bubbles look. Say it proud. Say it loud. Or whisper it.
Say things like “Happy Birthday!” or “Congratulations!” with animations that take over the entire screen.
Send a message or photo that remains hidden, then simply swipe to reveal it.
Just tap to send one of six quick responses that let people know what you’re thinking.
Send fireballs, heartbeats, sketches and more. You can even draw over videos.
Slap them on top of bubbles, dress up a photo or even put one on another sticker. Available in the new App Store for iMessage.
Swap out words with emoji — all with a simple touch. That’s something to Smile about.
Siri works with your favourite apps from the App Store, so you can ask it to book a ride or send money to someone.
Book a table through apps like OpenTable and a ride with Uber — all within Maps.
Maps can make proactive suggestions for where you’re likely to go and the fastest way to get there.
See what’s around the corner and easily find the closest places for petrol, food or coffee. Maps even tells you how much extra time it will take to arrive.
The new Home app lets you turn on lights, unlock doors and even raise your window blinds — all at once if you like.
The simple, intuitive design makes it even easier to enjoy your favourite songs. You can also view the lyrics while you’re listening to them.
Simply pick up your iPhone to wake it up. Your notifications will be there waiting for you.
Use 3D Touch in apps like Calendar, Weather and Stocks for a quick glance at the information you need.
Use 3D Touch in apps like Calendar, Weather and Stocks for a quick glance at the information you need.
View photos and videos or respond to a message directly in your notifications.
Typing is quicker and easier than ever. When you type something like “I’m available at”, the free time in your calendar pops up as an option.
Search your photos by the people or things in them, like a beach, a football game or a puppy.
The Photos app can help you rediscover cherished memories — like a weekend hike or your baby’s first birthday — and even create beautiful movies out of them.
Now you can type in two languages at the same time without having to switch between keyboards.
Your privacy always comes first. That’s why iOS 10 uses on‑device intelligence to identify the people, objects and scenes in Photos, and power QuickType suggestions. And when you do share sensitive data with Apple for services like Siri and Maps, it’s always encrypted and never used to build user profiles.
Help make the next releases of iOS our best yet. As a member of the Apple Beta Software Programme, you can take part in shaping Apple software by test-driving pre-release versions and letting us know what you think.
Sign up today with your Apple IDThe iOS 10 SDK includes new APIs and services that enable new categories of apps and features. Apps can now extend to Messages, Siri and Maps to provide more engaging functionality.
Learn more about developing for iOS 10