iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro: How to Use All the New Features

Apple's iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max launched in markets around the world on September 20. If you're the new owner of one of Apple's latest models, then keep reading. Whether you're upgrading from an older iPhone or completely new to the devices, this article will help you get the most out your iPhone 16.

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With the first round of pre-ordered devices now in the hands of customers and availability in stores, MacRumors has put together the following series of dedicated iPhone 16 how-to articles explaining all the new features that can be found on Apple's newest models.

All iPhone 16 Models

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max

iOS 18

All iPhone 16 models come with iOS 18 pre-installed. During the iOS 18 beta testing process from June to September, MacRumors wrote a series of in-depth feature guides highlighting every major new addition, plus how tos that walk you through using the new features. Be sure to refer to our ultimate walkthrough, and check out our new charging options how-to and AirPods Pro 2 new features roundup, to get yourself up to speed.

Enjoy your new iPhone, and happy holidays from the MacRumors team!

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Top Rated Comments

FilthyPoor Avatar
23 weeks ago
For how to use the “new” phones, see iPhone 15 lineup for 95% of these.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
citysnaps Avatar
23 weeks ago

Why do so many seem to hate the 16 Pro? Upgrades have been minor year-to-year for years.
It's a tradition here. It feels good to hate... some believe it's a status thing.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
krspkbl Avatar
23 weeks ago

For how to use the “new” phones, see iPhone 15 lineup for 95% of these.
7 of the articles linked are all about the camera button ?

this is an awful iPhone launch. they are really out of ideas and running behind.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Paddle1 Avatar
23 weeks ago
Why do so many seem to hate the 16 Pro? Upgrades have been minor year-to-year for years.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
WarmWinterHat Avatar
23 weeks ago

I am not very happy with these incremental updates, we need new stuff. Feels like we are stuck in a familiar time as when we were stuck with Nokia for 10 yrs with the BS incremental updates. 24 color, 28 color , 128 color screens. 1 Mb , 3 mb memory, 50K px , 80K px camera , 1M pixel camera. And then Apple changed the entire landscape. We need new Hardware makers who are innovative, apple isnt able to cut in anymore.
...we could just accept that phones have plateaued and they aren't the hot and interesting tech item anymore.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BelgianChoklit Avatar
23 weeks ago
Has anyone sern The Verge's take on iPhone photography issues that has been going on the past few years? The issue they talk about is how highlights are "overexposed/brightness increased" making photos look really strange wishy washy. And that it's gotten worse with the 16 lineup... I didn't realise there was such a big issue with iPhone photography the past few years but I did notice this issue with my 15 Pro prior to watching thus video
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