“iOS 13 brings new capabilities to the apps you use every day, with rich updates to Photos and Maps, and privacy-protecting features like Sign in with Apple, all the while delivering faster performance.”
- Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering
Apple released the 13th major iteration of Apple's mobile operating system in September to millions of customers worldwide. The brand-new OS delights users with many attractive features and updates. iOS 13 would be available for Apple iPhone X/XS/XS Max/XR, iPhone 5S, 6/6 Plus, 6s/6s Plus, 7/7 Plus, 8/8 Plus, and iPod Touch (7th generation). The new features and upgrade (over iOS 12) can have many positive impacts on apps and businesses
At AgreeYa we offer end-to-end mobility solutions for businesses across a diverse range of industries. We have been enabling businesses to utilize the latest technologies for better business outcomes. In regards to this, we want to share some of the notable benefits, features, and updates that have gone into iOS 13. Here is a list of the things you wanted to know about the recently released iOS 13.
Through the launch of iOS 13, Apple wants to deliver better performance to its users. Some of the performance enhancements in this version include:
This is one of the biggest changes to iOS UI. A system-wide dark mode is available for iPhone and iPad users, especially when using their device in low-light environments. The dark mode allows OLED devices to consume less power than when brighter elements are displayed, and it's easier on the eyes too. Dark Mode is available to third-party app developers for integration into their own apps and can be scheduled to turn on automatically at sunset or at a certain time.
The Reminders app has been completely rewritten and includes the ability for text detection (enabling detection of reminders, locations, and times) and automatically configures the reminder with the appropriate information. Besides, there's the ability to tag people in a reminder and create outline style reminders for a more powerful task list.
Apple is introducing a new, more private way to simply and quickly sign in to apps and websites. Instead of using a social account or filling out forms, verifying email addresses or choosing passwords, customers can simply use their Apple ID to authenticate, and Apple will protect users’ privacy by providing developers with a unique random ID. “Sign in with Apple” makes it easy for users to authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID and has two-factor authentication built-in for an added layer of security.
Apple has continued to invest in the development of their Maps Team, and the results are apparent in iOS 13. The new version includes highly detailed maps including outlines for buildings, parks, roads, and more. For now, these new maps are available for select cities and states only but will be rolled out shortly across the U.S. Additionally, iOS 13 brings new features to the Maps app, including Collections – enabling users to easily share favorite restaurants, travel destinations or places to shop with friends, and Favorites for navigating to frequent destinations, such as home, work, the gym or school, with a simple tap from the launch screen.
Apple has continued on its stance of building an ultimate privacy-focused mobile OS. With the launch of iOS 13, Apple has focusing on aspects such as Location, Login, HomeKit, and Messages. The upgrades on these privacy aspects include:
iOS has added many new features to its camera and photos, some of the important ones include:
New Siri shortcuts are one of the most appealing upgrades in iOS 13. The Siri upgrade allows users to personalize their calls that cannot be attended. The OS will also send an instant message to convey why the call could not be taken. If you have Car Play integrated in your automobile, then you will find various messaging options as well as locational details. Other Siri features include:
At AgreeYa, we’re already making sure that our apps get all the major iOS 13 updates from day one. Which of these iOS 13 features would you like to implement in your apps?