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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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iOS 13 lets you share your headphones audio with a friend — here’s what devices you need

Benjamin Mayo Jun 17 2019 - 12:59 pm PT

Audio sharing is a new feature in iOS 13 that lets you share the music you are listening to in your headphones with a friend, so you can both enjoy the same audio together. However, it does not work with all devices. Here’s what it is compatible:

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iOS 13 beta 2 adds new Portrait Lighting Control and High-Key Mono effect to the Camera app

Jeff Benjamin Jun 17 2019 - 11:15 am PT

Two of the headlining changes involving Photos in iOS 13 were missing in action in the initial beta, but today’s second beta release makes the new features available to beta testers. A new High-Key Mono effect in the Camera app’s Portrait Mode panel is now available, along with the ability to edit and control Portrait Lightning via a new Portrait Lighting Control section in the Photos app editing interface.
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iOS 13 beta 2 enables SMB Server connectivity in the Files app

Jeff Benjamin Jun 17 2019 - 10:39 am PT

One of the big new additions to the Files app in iOS 13 is the ability to connect to a server via SMB. In the initial iOS 13 beta, attempting such a connection resulted in an error, but in iOS 13 beta 2, you can now successfully connect to a server wirelessly.
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What’s new in iOS 13 beta 2? Files improvements, Camera updates, more

Chance Miller Jun 17 2019 - 10:31 am PT

Apple today released the second developer beta of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, two weeks after the release of beta 1. The second beta of an iOS release usually includes a variety of notable changes. Read on as we roundup all of the changes in iOS 13 beta 2.

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iOS 13 beta 2 coming today for developers ahead of public beta release [U: Now available]

Zac Hall Jun 17 2019 - 9:52 am PT

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[Update: Second beta versions of iOS 13, iPadOS 13, watchOS 6, macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13 are now available as an over-the-air update after installing developer profiles from Apple’s developer portal.]

Are you a thrill seeker testing Apple’s pre-release software and dealing with beta 1 life? Good news! It’s time to move on to beta 2 life in search of more stability and performance improvements. Apple will release iOS 13 beta 2 to registered developers later today, allowing developers to test their apps against a slightly more complete version of iOS 13.

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You can scan German ID cards in iOS 13; expect many other countries to follow

Ben Lovejoy Jun 17 2019 - 4:05 am PT

iOS 13 brings the ability to scan German ID cards

The Federal Ministry of the Interior has announced that it will be possible to scan German ID cards with an iPhone running iOS 13.

This follows earlier news that iPhones will be able to scan the NFC chips in Japanese ID cards and British passports …

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iOS 13 includes an updated HomePod setup process requiring you to scan an LED pattern

Chance Miller Jun 15 2019 - 8:28 am PT

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We’ve already rounded up many of the changes that iOS 13 brings, including a hands-on video look at over 200 changes and features. One small but notable change is that iOS 13 includes a slightly different HomePod setup process.

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Making the Grade: What’s new with device management in iOS 13, iPadOS 13, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina?

Bradley C Jun 15 2019 - 6:00 am PT

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One of my favorite sessions from Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference is the “What’s new with device management session”. It’s usually towards the end of the week, but it’s one that IT managers should always pay attention to. We aren’t getting the earth-shattering changes we did in years past, but that’s simply because a lot of the low hanging fruit has been picked. There are some notable changes coming in the fall updates, though. So here’s what’s new with device management in iOS 13, iPadOS 13, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina.
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Logitech plans to support HomeKit Secure Video with Circle 2 Wired later this year

Zac Hall Jun 14 2019 - 1:55 pm PT

When iOS 13 debuts later this fall, HomeKit video cameras will be able to work with a new security feature from Apple called HomeKit Secure Video. Apple highlighted upcoming support from select companies including Logitech, and now Logitech has confirmed that one of its existing products will be supported.

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iOS 13: How to automatically close Safari tabs on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Jun 13 2019 - 4:25 pm PT

Does Safari on your iPhone and iPad pile up with open tabs? iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 look to simplify things with the option to automatically close Safari tabs after a certain period of time. Follow along for a look at this new feature.

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Previewing CarPlay in iOS 13: Light mode, new and improved apps, more

Zac Hall Jun 13 2019 - 11:56 am PT

Apple upgraded CarPlay in iOS 12 with support for third-party navigation apps including Google Maps and Waze, allowing drivers to use alternatives to Apple Maps for the first time. CarPlay has an even bigger update in iOS 13 with the introduction of Dashboard, new apps, and updates to existing apps.

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What is Announce Messages with Siri? How to customize the alerts

Benjamin Mayo Jun 13 2019 - 1:41 am PT

Announce Messages with Siri is a new feature for Apple headphones in iOS 13. It makes responding to messages very fast whilst you are wearing AirPods or Powerbeats Pro. Siri will read out the incoming message and transcribe your reply. This alleviates the need for you to dig your iPhone out of your pocket constantly.

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iOS 13 Messages: How to choose profile photo and display name for iMessage

Benjamin Mayo Jun 13 2019 - 1:29 am PT

With iOS 13 for iPhone and iPad, you can now set up your own iMessage profile with a first name, last name, and profile picture. The next time you chat to someone with iMessage, they can update their local contact info to see your new photo and details.

Here’s how to pick your own profile picture and name in the new Messages app …

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iOS 13: How to use the new gestures for cut, copy, paste, and undo on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Jun 12 2019 - 2:12 pm PT

iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 bring new three-finger gestures to make manipulating text easier than ever. Follow along for a look at how to use the new gestures for cut, copy, paste, undo, and redo on iPhone and iPad.

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iPhones running iOS 13 will be able to scan NFC chips in Japanese ID cards

Ben Lovejoy Jun 12 2019 - 5:25 am PT

iOS 13 will be able to scan NFC chips in Japanese identity cards

iPhones running iOS 13 will be able to scan NFC chips in Japanese identity cards. This is as a result of Apple’s decision to allow broader access to the iPhone’s NFC chip by third-party apps.

The app will allow Japanese citizens to scan their own cards in order to store the information on their phones …

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iOS 13 Apple Maps: Share your live route ETA with a friend

Benjamin Mayo Jun 12 2019 - 3:35 am PT

In iOS 13, integrated into the Apple Maps app on your iPhone, you can you share your journey status with personal contacts in a feature called Share ETA.

The recipient receives the address of your destination and your expected arrival time. What’s really cool about this feature is that the estimated time of arrival (ETA) will update automatically, so you can see if they hit traffic or otherwise get delayed.

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How to use custom fonts on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Jun 12 2019 - 12:01 am PT

One of the features that debuted with iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 that hasn’t received much attention is the ability to use custom fonts on iPhone and iPad. The feature has had a bit of a complicated rollout, so follow along for how to get going with custom fonts on iOS and iPadOS.

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When will Apple release iOS 13 beta 2?

Zac Hall Jun 11 2019 - 9:05 am PT

Apple warned us, thrill seekers, iOS 13 beta 1 is really buggy! But the new Dark Mode is hard to resist, so when should we expect iOS 13 beta 2?

Apple doesn’t pre-announce future beta release dates beyond promising the first iOS 13 public beta version coming sometime in July, but we can take an educated guess.

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iOS 13 now shows a map of where apps have been tracking you when requesting permission

Chance Miller Jun 8 2019 - 9:08 am PT

Apple continued its strong focus on privacy with the announcement of iOS 13 this week. The update includes several new privacy features, including a more detailed view of how apps have been using your location in the background.

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iOS 13 AirPods features like ‘Announce Messages with Siri’ will also work with Powerbeats Pro

Benjamin Mayo Jun 8 2019 - 5:58 am PT

As part of its WWDC keynote, Apple dedicated an entire section to AirPods features. This includes the ability to share the same audio between two pairs of AirPods, and the ability for Siri to announce messages automatically as they come in. It left some Powerbeats Pro customers wondering if they had been left behind.

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iOS 13: How to download any size app over cellular with iPhone

Michael Potuck Jun 7 2019 - 11:19 am PT

Another feature arriving with iOS 13 that users are excited about is the ability to download apps greater than 200 MB over cellular. There are a few choices with one option letting users turn off warnings about app download size altogether.

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Hands-on with 200+ iOS 13 changes and features [Video]

Jeff Benjamin Jun 7 2019 - 7:07 am PT

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In this video walkthrough, we go hands-on with tons of new iOS 13 beta 1 changes and features. Items covered include Dark Mode, amazing new iOS photo and video editing features, a hugely-improved Files app, and much, much more. Watch our full video inside for the details, and don’t forget to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube to get future videos.
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Multi-cam support in iOS 13 allows simultaneous video, photo, and audio capture

Jordan Kahn Jun 7 2019 - 6:13 am PT

iOS 13 multi-cam

In iOS 13, Apple is introducing multi-cam support allowing apps to simultaneously capture photos, video, audio, metadata, and depth from multiple microphones and cameras on a single iPhone or iPad.

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How to use the new Street View-like ‘Look Around’ feature in Apple Maps on iOS 13

Michael Potuck Jun 6 2019 - 2:14 pm PT

iOS 13 brings upgrades to Apple Maps and one of the new features rolling out is a Street View-like option called “Look Around.” Read on for how to use this latest Apple Maps feature in iOS 13.

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