Apple iOS 9.3: Control Center Toggle to Enable Night Shift?

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Apple's iOS 9.3 beta may include a Night Shift feature easily found in the Control Center.

The Apple website launched a preview of the newest iOS 9.3 version. It introduced a new feature called the Night Shift where it automatically changes the display color depending on the time of the day so as not to disturb the body's circadian rhythm.

"Many studies have shown that exposure to bright blue light in the evening can affect your circadian rhythms and make it harder to fall asleep. Night Shift uses your iOS device's clock and geolocation to determine when it's sunset in your location," the website states. "Then it automatically shifts the colors in your display to the warmer end of the spectrum, making it easier on your eyes. In the morning, it returns the display to its regular settings. Pleasant dreams."

According to Mac Rumors, a Reddit user found the Nigh Shift toggle near the brightness option in the Control Center. However, the feature was shown on an iPad Air device. The button is a lamp image and users can either choose "Turn On For Now" or "Turn On Until Tomorrow." Users can create their own schedule or have iOS automatically take over by turning it on at night and off in the morning.

Rumors say that it might arrive in iPhones as well but it might be found in another part of the Control Center because the smartphones are relatively smaller. The website adds that the Night Shift feature can be available on 64-bit iOS devices.

However, Night Shift may not be able to function well in older devices with 32-bit processors. According to Gotta Be Mobile, this includes the iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 4s, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, the original iPad mini, and the 5th-generation iPod Touch.

The iOS 9.3 preview also states that the enhancements on the CarPlay iOS 9.3 will further give users more quality sleep. It will include music suggestions for Apple Music including albums, songs and artists depending on preference. The app will also make it easier to find coffee shops, restaurants, gas stations with its "Nearby" feature in Maps.

The iOS 9.3 will also afford users with more privacy because the Notes app is fortified with Touch ID or a password. This means that personal information such as passwords, bank accounts, logins and many more can be more secure.

For those who start the day with News, the For You feature has been made even more personalized to the user's interests. Trending topics and Editor's picks will also allow users to look at other stuff as well. The new update comes with more useful health apps for the health-conscious user. The Health dashboard will contain different categories including Sleep, Workouts, Weight and many more.