There's a massive update coming to millions of iPhones tomorrow with Apple confirming that iOS 16 will be released to devices across the world. This all-new operating system brings some of the biggest changes in years with users being treated to a new Lock Screen, improved messaging and more comprehensive health functionality. You can find out about all these updates below but before you can download iOS 16 you need to make sure your device is compatible.
For the first time in years, Apple is removing some older iPhones from the yearly updates with a total of five devices not getting access to iOS 16. This is probably due to the demands of iOS 16 being too great for the older processors that power these devices.
Sadly, if you own an original iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus then you're out of luck and need to switch to something more recent to get the latest changes.
Anyone with a more recent device tucked inside their pockets should make sure their phone is fully charged and they are near Wi-Fi at around 6pm BST. That's usually the time when Apple releases its iOS upgrades and we're not expecting 2022 to be any different.
To check to see if your device is ready to switch to iOS 16 simply head to Settings > General > Software Updates.
Apple's major iOS downloads tend to be huge files so be prepared for a short wait before the installation process is complete.
