The new iOS 13 is already being touted as a secret star. The iPhone operating system is set to get many new features and also provide a significant increase in performance. Here is a summary of the most important features in iOS 13.
iOS 13 will bring fundamental performance and system improvements. Face ID will work around 30 percent faster and apps will load twice as fast while using 50 percent less memory. Future app updates will be around 60 percent smaller under iOS 13.
iOS 13 Dark Mode
The dark mode in iOS 13 is a feature that many fans have been waiting for a long time. If the user activates it, the dark mode is adopted system-wide. This means that apps such as notes, Apple Music, messages, photos and much more also appear in dark mode. The function can also have a positive effect on the battery life of an iPhone with an OLED display, because a black pixel hardly consumes any power compared to an actively used pixel.
iOS's appearance is dynamic. For example, the iPhone can activate dark mode at sunset and switch to light mode at sunrise. Alternatively, users can also set their own schedule. Configuring this is very simple. First, open the iOS Settings and then navigate to the "Display & Brightness" menu item. Now you can adjust the appearance.
Reminders and Apple Maps
The Reminders app has also been updated with the new iPhone operating system. It features a redesigned user interface divided into sections such as "Today," "Planned," "All," and "My Lists." When creating a reminder, Siri will now attempt to fill in the information the user is entering. Apple Maps also enjoys an important feature in iOS 13. Users of the Maps app will now be able to share their arrival time directly with friends, family, and colleagues. The arrival time is automatically updated if there are delays or similar events.
Data protection and HomeKit under iOS 13
Of course, Apple will also be upgrading its data protection and security. iOS will offer system-wide protection against location tracking in the future. This will enable new options for granting tracking permission. Users can grant individual applications a "one-time permission" for location tracking. If a user chooses the "Always" option, iOS will regularly provide detailed reports. Furthermore, users will have access to the "HomeKit Secure Video" feature in the future. Video recordings are encrypted and stored in the iCloud. HomeKit can also be used to control the home router. This feature can also be considered a firewall. The new "Sign in with Apple" service, on the other hand, is intended to provide more privacy. This feature allows users to create a new account on suitable applications, websites, and other services without disclosing potentially sensitive private information. Unlike existing solutions, "Sign in with Apple" users can authenticate using Face ID or Touch ID and decide for themselves which personal information is shared with the respective provider – more on this. here.
Messages & Memojis
Apple's own messaging app Messages is also being revised in iOS 13. Users can set up a profile with a name and photo, which is then automatically shared with the chat partner. The popular Memojis are also getting a comprehensive update. They now have more design options - including makeup, AirPods, monocles and more hats. The Memojis you create can also be sent as stickers - they can be found next to the emojis in the keyboard.
Photo app and camera under iOS 13
The Photos app will be completely reorganized in iOS 13 – there will also be new functions. iOS will recognize duplicates and automatically remove them from the albums – thank you Apple! Users can, for example, edit photos and videos directly from the app and use numerous options – you can find more details in our extensive Summary. With the changes to portrait lighting in iOS 13, users can adjust the position and intensity of the studio lighting effects. The improvement makes it possible to achieve, for example, smoother skin, sharper eyes and brighter facial features. There is also the new high-key mono effect, a monochrome motif on a white background.
AirPods, HomePod & CarPlay
In iOS 13, Siri can read incoming messages aloud, and users can reply to them via AirPods without saying “Hey Siri.” This feature will be available in every messaging app that uses SiriKit. There will also be an audio sharing option that allows two audio devices to be connected to an iPhone. For example, two pairs of AirPods or other Bluetooth devices can be connected to the Apple smartphone at the same time. For the first time, the HomePod will have access to radio stations and can play songs using Handoff. In iOS 13, the smart speaker can also be controlled by multiple voices. CarPlay is also being updated – it will adapt to larger displays in the future and will have a new user interface. The Music app has been completely redesigned, and Siri no longer covers the entire screen.
Data saving mode & data limit for downloads in mobile networks
In iOS 13, Apple warns users when they try to start a large download on the mobile network - but they are allowed to exceed the limit. The limit is therefore completely removed in iOS 13 and replaced by a warning message. In addition, the system now displays a message indicating that the app size is slightly higher and shows the exact file size. The user can now decide whether to continue the download or wait for a WiFi connection. The whole thing can even be customized. There is a new setting in the iTunes & App Store called "App Downloads". The default option is "Ask if over 200 MB" and displays the warning accordingly. In "Ask First" mode, the user is always asked to confirm the download of a mobile app. The new data saving mode in iOS 13 allows apps to reduce the use of mobile data on the iPhone. iPhone users with limited data volume in particular can benefit from the new function and no longer have to worry about their GBs.
Support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One S controllers
When it was announced that tvOS would get support for the DualShock 4 and Xbox One S controllers, many of us thought it would only be tvOS that would get this support. But not so! iOS 13 also supports the popular console controllers. This could turn the iPhone into a small Playstation 4 if you use the official Remote App from Sony – This is how you connect your iPhone & Co. with one of the two joysticks.
These iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models are compatible with iOS 13
Apple's compatible device list confirms that iOS 13 is compatible with the following iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6S & iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPod touch (7th generation)
The new iPadOS, which is essentially based on iOS 13, will also be available on a variety of older devices.
- All iPad Pro models
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad mini 4
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air 2
When will iOS 13 be available?
The release of the final version of iOS 13 and Co. is expected in mid-September. We should find out the exact date at Apple's "By innovation only" keynote – so you can Apple Event live view. Apple AirPods with wireless charging case on special offer on Amazon
