The techno-geeks and Apple products users can now rejoice as the company will be releasing the updated and new version of its operating system iOS 13 on September 19, 2019.
A few months back Apple introduced iOS 13 with a host of exciting new features to give your device a new and better experience which will be available to users from September 19 onwards.
On September 10, Apple at its annual event announced several new products including iPhones, iPad, Watch Series 5 and services including Apple TV + and Game Arcade.
Apple launched three new iPhones: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone Pro Max. Apart from this, Apple also launched a new iPad 7 with pen and keyboard support.
Now the company will be releasing iOS 13 on September 19 globally to add to your phone’s performance.
Here are the key highlights of Apple’s updated operating system:
When and how you can upgrade to iOS 13
Globally, iOS will be available from September 19 onwards. You can upgrade to iOS 13 by visiting a nearby Apple store or if you have wifi access then you can upgrade it directly.
To update, go to settings>General>Software update, if any notification shows up, then a user can update the device.
iOS available on which devices?
According to the current list, the following devices will be able to support iOS 13:
iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPod touch (7th gen).
Key features in iOS 13
Several redesigned apps
Much awaited Dark Mode
New Wallpapers
Better app management
Newly designed reminder app
Dark mode in outlook app
In Photos
- All-new Photos tab
- Auto-playing Live Photos and videos
- Smart photo previews
- Contextual transitions
- Removes similar shots and clutter
- Significant events highlights
- On this Day
- Screen recordings smart album
- Zoom in and zoom out
- Music for Memories
- Extended Live Photos playback
- Video editing support and more
iOS 13 beta users can resize app icons on home screen
In-Camera
- Adjust Portrait Lighting intensity
- High-Key Mono
- Updates to Portrait Segmentation API and more
Maps
- New map
- Look Around
- Collections
- Favorites
Memoji and messages
- Share name and photo
- Improved search
- Memoji stickers
- Improved details pane
- Improved Memoji customization
- New Animoji
Keyboard
- QuickPath
- Swipe or tap to type
- Alternate word options
- QuickPath language support
Car Play
- CarPlay Dashboard
- Home screen redesign
- Calendar app
- Apple Music redesign
- Album art in Now Playing
- Bluetooth album art
Performance
- Faster app launch
- Smaller app downloads
- Faster Face ID unlock
- Smaller app updates
For India
- Indian English Siri voices
- Enhanced language setup
- Support for more Indian languages
- Hindi and English bilingual keyboard
- New Indian language document fonts
- Video downloads optimized for congestion and others.
