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Take a look at the features of iOS 10

Apple's latest mobile operating system comes with a slew of improvements and new features. But there are a number of pesky trade-offs, too.

Patrick Holland
Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything mobile. He is a colorful raconteur who will guide you through the ever-changing, fast-paced world of phones, especially the iPhone and iOS. He used to co-host CNET's I'm So Obsessed podcast and interviewed guests like Jeff Goldblum, Alfre Woodard, Stephen Merchant, Sam Jay, Edgar Wright and Roy Wood Jr.
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Apple's latest mobile operating system is iOS 10.

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iOS 10 adds a bunch of new and updated features to your iPhone and iPad.

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One of our favorite features is the ability to transcribe messages in voicemail (as long as your carrier supports it).

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You can now delete those pesky Apple apps.

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iMessage apps makes messaging a lot more fun. You can add stickers and animations directly into your messages -- and even play games.

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3D Touch is inconsistently implemented throughout both the OS as well as apps.

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The Control Panel now has several panels.

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Among Siri's new features are the abilities to order an Uber ride or make a Skype call.

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But Apple's assistant still seems out of step with competitors like Google and Amazon.

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For more about iOS 10, take a look at our full review.

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