iOS 13: Launch date, how to upgrade, features, all you need to know about updated operating system
Key highlights of Apple's updated operating system iOS 13.
For all the technology enthusiasts and Apple product users, the company will be releasing the updated and new version of its operation system iOS 13 on September 19, 2019.
A couple of months back, Apple had 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.
Just two days back, 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 new iPad 7 with pen and keyboard support.
The company unveiled new Watch Series 5 with customizable bands to suit your style.
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.
iOS will be available from September 19 onwards globally.
Users can upgrade to iOS 13 by visiting a nearby Apple store, or if have wifi access then can directly update their device.
To update, go to settings>General>Software update, if any notification shows up, then a user can update the device.
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
- iPod touch (7th gen)
Key features in iOS 13:
- Several redesgined 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
In Camera
- Adjust Portrait Lighting intensity
- High-Key Mono
- Updates to Portrait Segmentation API and more
Key features in iOS 13
Maps
- New map
- Look Around
- Collections
- Favourites
Memoji and messages
- Share name and photo
- Improved search
- Memoji stickers
- Improved details pane
- Improved Memoji customisation
- 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 optimised for congestion and others.