Some people find new notifications at the bottom of the lock screen to be uncomfortable. Apple has tried to create something entirely new, which was not requested or required.

iOS 16: 3 Ways to Fix the Most Annoying Features

Remove the glaring search icon

We agree that Spotlight is excellent. However, it is also just a tap away. Apple includes a setting to revert to previous behavior if you don’t like how iOS 16 has replaced Home Page dots the screen with a search icon (you’re not alone in this). Disable “show in Home Screen” in the Search section of Settings > Home Screen.

Go back to old lock screen notifications

With iOS 16, Apple made significant changes to the lock screen, including the notification system. The new notifications are now shown at the bottom of the screen, making them easier to access. However, they are all confusing up in a pile and need to swipe to see them all. ..

With iOS 16, you can choose to view all notifications as a list instead of individual alerts. To do this, go to Settings > Notifications > Display As and set the default to “List.” This will show all notifications one after the other on the main screen below the clock. ..

stop the side button of calls that end randomly

If you press the Side/Power button on your iPhone, the call ends instantly. However, if you accidentally press it, there is an option to turn it off: Go to Settings > Accessibility > Tap and enable “Prevent Block to End Call.”

Final Words

iOS 16 is a major update for the iPhone that includes a number of new features and tweaks. If you’re used to doing things in a particular way, some of the features and tweaks that address annoying issues from iOS 15 and earlier can feel tiresome.