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iOS 13 Features

During its WWDC 2019 keynote, Apple officially unveiled iOS 13 for iPhone. While we had a good idea of what to expect, Apple still offered some surprises. There’s a new swipe-style keyboard called QuickPath, the Photos app has received notable new features and changes with smart clutter reduction software, a new editing experience, and a new “Photos” tab, while Siri Shortcuts has become more capable with new multi-step and suggested automations. The update also brings a new Siri feature that allows users to instantly reply to messages.

As for one of the most anticipated features, the system-wide Dark Mode has officially arrived on iOS. Apple showed off the new dark theme with the tagline “iOS now lives in the dark.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Jg4Wm9b7o

Many other improvements and changes coming this fall include a redesigned share sheet, app downloads are 50% smaller, 2x faster app launch speed, Memoji Stickers and Memoji Makeup, HomeKit-enabled routers and HomeKit Secure Video, a new “Sign in with Apple” option for logging into third-party services, all-new Apple Maps, and much more.

If you want to go in depth on some of the minor changes, check out 65+ features that Apple didn’t announce during its Keynote.

iOS 13 Release Date

iOS 13 was released on September 19th, 2019 for all comaptible devices.

iOS 13 Device Support

These are the devices that will be supported:

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)

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Apple no longer signs iOS 13.7, blocking downgrades from iOS 14

Filipe Espósito Sep 22 2020 - 4:05 pm PT

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Following the release of iOS 14 to the public last week, Apple has just stopped signing iOS 13.7. That means users who have updated their devices to iOS 14 can no longer downgrade to any iOS 13 build.

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Apple stops signing iOS 13.6.1, blocking downgrades from recently released iOS 13.7

Filipe Espósito Sep 8 2020 - 7:20 pm PT

Apple released iOS 13.7 for everyone last week, which includes a major expansion of the COVID-19 Exposure Notification platform. Following this release, Apple has today stopped signing iOS 13.6.1. That means users can no longer downgrade from iOS 13.7 to iOS 13.6.1.

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Apple releases iOS 13.7 with new built-in COVID-19 Exposure Notifications Express system

Chance Miller Sep 1 2020 - 10:00 am PT

Apple has announced that it will release iOS 13.7 to the public today, including a major expansion of the COVID-19 Exposure Notification platform. Apple and Google have unveiled a new Exposure Notifications Express system that allows public health authorities to support COVID-19 contact tracing without developing and maintaining their own application.

Update: iOS 13.7 is now available. You can update via the Settings app on your iPhone. Apple has also released iPadOS 13.7 with bug fixes.

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iOS: How to automatically silence unknown and spam calls on iPhone

Michael Potuck Aug 20 2020 - 3:01 am PT

Spam and other unwanted calls have become a real nuisance over the past few years. Apple included its feature that allows users to automatically silence unknown and spam calls on iPhone starting with iOS 13 and Verizon offers an even more advanced version of this with iOS 14. Read on for how this smart feature works and how to enable it on iPhone.

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Apple no longer signs iOS 13.6, blocking downgrades from iOS 13.6.1

Filipe Espósito Aug 19 2020 - 5:42 pm PT

Following the release of iOS 13.6.1 last week, Apple today has stopped signing iOS 13.6. That means users can no longer downgrade from iOS 13.6.1 to iOS 13.6.

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Apple releases iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 for all users

Filipe Espósito Aug 12 2020 - 1:28 pm PT

Apple has just released iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 for all users, just one month after the release of iOS 13.6. The update fixes some known issues related to the Exposure Notifications and another one that could make the displays exhibit a green tint.

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Apple stops signing iOS 13.5.1 blocking downgrades from iOS 13.6

Filipe Espósito Jul 22 2020 - 5:02 pm PT

Following the release of iOS 13.6 to the public last week with Apple News+ Audio and Car Key, Apple today has stopped signing iOS 13.5.1. That means users can no longer downgrade from iOS 13.6 to iOS 13.5.1.

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Apple releasing iOS 13.6 today with Apple News+ Audio, Car Key feature, more

Michael Potuck Jul 15 2020 - 10:00 am PT

Apple is making iOS 13.6 available to all users today. The update brings new features like improved support for downloading and installing system updates, the all-new Apple News+ Audio content, as well as the exciting Car Key feature.

Update: Now available

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Apple releases iOS 13.6 GM to developers with Apple News Audio, CarKey support, more

Michael Potuck Jul 9 2020 - 10:27 am PT

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Apple has made the iOS 13.6 golden master available to developers today. The update comes with new features like improved support for downloading and installing system updates, the all-new Apple News+ Audio content, as well as the exciting CarKey feature.

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‘Fontcase’ open source app makes custom iPhone and iPad fonts easy and safe

Michael Potuck Jun 12 2020 - 11:56 am PT

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Official support for custom fonts came to iPhone and iPad with iOS 13/iPadOS 13, however, it’s a complex situation with one of the best (main) options requiring a paid Adobe Creative Cloud subscription. Today, Fontcase has launched as a great free open source app to bring custom fonts to your iPhone and iPad.

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Apple releases first betas of iOS 13.5.5 and iPadOS 13.5.5 to developers

Chance Miller Jun 1 2020 - 11:06 am PT

Following the public release of iOS 13.5.1 today, Apple has also released the first beta of iOS 13.5.5 and iPadOS 13.5.5 to developers. This update likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements. [Update: Now rolling out to public beta users too.]

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PSA: iOS 13 App Store bug temporarily preventing apps like YouTube from launching for some

Filipe Espósito May 22 2020 - 7:48 am PT

iOS 13.5 was released for all users this week, and it’s already causing some problems. According to several reports on social networks, some users cannot open their iPhone and iPad apps as the system shows an unexpected error message.

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Apple seeds iOS 13.5 GM to developers ahead of public release

Chance Miller May 18 2020 - 10:20 am PT

Apple today is releasing the iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 GM to developers. This follows an evolving beta testing period, with updates to Face ID and the first version of Apple’s COVID-19 Exposure Notification API. A release to the public is expected soon, perhaps as soon as later this week.

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Apple Watch and iPhone can automatically send vital Medical ID info to first responders in iOS 13.5

Zac Hall May 6 2020 - 11:19 am PT

Apple is moving quickly to release new software features that improve lives during the COVID-19 health pandemic. One new feature that’s aimed to help first responders will be useful for iPhone and Apple Watch users even after we reach the other side of the coronavirus outbreak. The change is coming in iOS 13.5 and watchOS 6.2.5 later this month.

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iOS 13.5 beta 4 revamps COVID-19 exposure notification opt-in interface in Settings

Chance Miller May 6 2020 - 10:38 am PT

Apple today released the fourth beta of iOS 13.5 to developers. Today’s update makes further changes to the Settings app for managing COVID-19 exposure logging.

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How to install the iOS 13.5 public beta on your iPhone

Chance Miller May 4 2020 - 6:15 pm PT

Apple is currently beta testing iOS 13.5 for both developers and public beta users. The update includes three key changes in response to COVID-19, and here’s how you can try out the update today by joining the public beta.

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Rumor: Apple starting iOS 13.4.1 beta soon, only bug fix updates planned until iOS 14 release in September

Benjamin Mayo Mar 31 2020 - 3:48 am PT

According to the latest report from The Verifier, which has a mixed track record of accuracy, Apple is readying an iOS 13.4.1 build for developers and public beta testers. It also expects that Apple is planning to only release bug fix updates to iOS 13 from now on.

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Bug in iOS 13.3.1 and later keeps VPNs from encrypting traffic, but there’s a simple workaround

Michael Potuck Mar 26 2020 - 11:45 am PT

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A bug in Apple’s recent iOS releases, including this week’s iOS 13.4 is keeping VPNs from being able to fully encrypt user traffic and data. Apple is aware of the issue and is currently working on a fix. In the meantime, there’s an easy workaround you can use to keep your VPN connection working as intended.

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iOS 13.4: How to share iCloud Drive folders from iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Mar 24 2020 - 11:11 am PT

Improved collaboration for iCloud Drive arrives with iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, and macOS Catalina 10.15.4. Follow along for how to share iCloud Drive folders from iPhone and iPad in the latest software releases.

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Apple releasing fourth developer beta of iOS 13.4 today [U]

Filipe Espósito Mar 3 2020 - 10:02 am PT

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Apple today is releasing the fourth developer beta of iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4. This update comes a week after the third release of iOS 13.4 for developers. iOS 13.4 includes new features like iCloud Drive folder sharing and much more.

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Apple releasing second developer beta of iOS 13.4 and more today [U]

Chance Miller Feb 19 2020 - 9:58 am PT

Apple will release the second developer beta of iOS 13.4 today. This update comes two weeks after the first release of iOS 13.4 for developers. iOS 13.4 includes new features like iCloud Drive folder sharing and much more.

Update: The second developer betas of iOS 13.4, macOS Catalina 10.15.4, iPadOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2, and tvOS 13.4 are now available.

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When will Apple release iOS 13.4 to the public?

Chance Miller Feb 12 2020 - 6:28 pm PT

Apple has officially started the beta testing process for iOS 13.4. The update includes new features such as iCloud Drive folder sharing, new Memoji stickers, and much more. When can you expect iOS 13.4 to be released to the public? All signs point to sometime March.

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Apple releasing first public beta of iOS 13.4 today with new Mail app toolbar, more [U]

Chance Miller Feb 10 2020 - 10:08 am PT

Apple will release the first public betas of iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 today. This comes less than a week after the first developer betas of the updates were released. iOS 13.4 includes several new features, such as iCloud Drive folder sharing, new Memoji stickers, and more.

Update: The first public betas of iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, tvOS 13.4, and macOS Catalina 10.15.4 are now available.

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What’s new in iOS 13.4 beta 1? iCloud Drive folder sharing, new Memoji, more

Chance Miller Feb 5 2020 - 10:59 am PT

Apple today released first developer betas as part of its next round of software releases: iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, macOS 10.15.4, tvOS 13.4, and watchOS 6.2. Here’s what’s new in these releases.

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