How to cut your subject out of the background instantaneously on iOS16

Schedule an email to go out in advance with this new feature

by Kurt Knutsson and Nora Hogan September 19, 2022

Last week, Apple announced its latest smartphone fleet, the iPhone 14. With the cost ranging from $799 – $1,099, you may not feel the need to upgrade your phone just yet.

The good news is Apple also just released their new operating system that will give your iPhone a complete upgrade, without actually getting a new phone. Here are the best new features on iOS 16 and which older iPhones can get it.

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Apple introduces iOS 16

Who can get iOS 16?

If you have an iPhone 8 or later, you’re eligible to upgrade your operating system to iOS 16.

How to update your phone to iOS16

Go to Settings
Click General
Click Software Upgrade

If your phone is able to upgrade to iOS 16, you’ll be able to download and install the software here. It’s best to have your phone plugged in while you do this, it takes a few minutes and your phone can’t be under 50% battery. iOS 16 is available now for all iPhone 8’s and above, and any new iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, or 14 Pro Max will come with iOS 16 already installed.

Best updates in iOS 16

Apple teased that iOS 16 would enhance your phone with new ways to communicate and share, plus tons of new personalization features and deeper intelligence. We’re seeing just that in the biggest update for iPhone yet.

Photo updates you’ve been waiting for

Cut your subject out of the background instantaneously

iOS 16 lets you interact with photos in a new way. Hold down the subject of a photo and you’ll be able to lift it off its background and share the photo into other apps like messages, text docs, or notes.

dog cut out of the background using ios16

Long press the photos
While holding it, you’ll see the subject pop off the background. As soon as you see it, while holding the image, drag it a little
With your other hand, swipe the photos app up to get back to the home screen and then press another app like your messages app, your email app, or a notes app, and drop the image into a message.
You’ll need to try it a few times before you get the hang of it, but this is a fun new feature!

More iOS 16 tips here

Check out more on the latest iPhones and other new Apple products including the new Apple Watch Ultra and the AirPods Pro (2nd generation).

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