The new operating system from Apple, iOS 13, has finally arrived for everyone. In the last hours users in possession of a supported iPhone have received a notification on their device that warned them of the possibility of being able to update the smartphone to the new iOS 13. An important update for the company that allows today to use multiple features presented during WWDC 2019 before the summer.
Upgrading to iOS 13 means bringing many new features to the iPhone that involve some changes to the aesthetic aspects but also and above all changes in terms of security, some features as well as some revised applications.
iOS 13: Here are the main news
The new iOS 13 will allow you to unlock 30 percent faster with Face ID than before. Apple has changed the way apps are packaged in the App Store and downloads are 50% smaller like updates 60% less heavy. Even up to 2 times the app launch speed in iOS 13 compared to before.
The main novelty of iOS 13 is the long-awaited ” Dark Mode “, that is the Dark Theme that Apple, after the many requests of the users, has landed on the new operating system for the iPhone. The backgrounds change when you access the dark mode, a bit like it already happens on macOS. Interesting how Apple has rewritten the code by bringing the dark theme novelties to make them their best.
The Dark Mode is also introduced in the Mail application which is completely dark. Note also has a dark appearance and changes the view of the gallery as well as support for shared folders. Promemoria was renewed to be more ” intuitive and powerful “. You can tag people in reminders and integrate them with Messages this will allow you to see a reminder while others are writing.
iOS 13 also introduces an important novelty for the keyboard that now allows to have the ” swipe “ that is the scrolling on the keys individually allowing to write more quickly sliding the finger on the keyboard. A lack this too, strongly requested by users, and that finally arrives on iOS 13.
News also for Apple Maps. The update of the apple’s operating system now guarantees the use of a more accurate and precise map, but also new features within the dedicated app. For example: it will be possible to select places divided by type or create collections of useful places, for example: when visiting a new city. The new version of Maps also introduces ” Look Around “, a function to observe the streets in a 360-degree view, a bit like it has been using Google Maps Street View for some time.
News also relates to localization and privacy. Possible to allow an app to access the location only once. Or receive alerts for tracking in the background. Apple also claims to have extended the protection with regard to WiFi as well as Bluetooth.
To underline the arrival of the ” Sign in with Apple ” button, which allows users to access features with the Apple ID just as happens with Twitter, Facebook and Google. In this case, of course, the Cupertino company states how its method of access will allow for greater security, and above all greater operating speed compared to the others.
New Memojis also arrive. Users can customize their virtual ” puppets ” with iOS 13 in particular. There will be lipsticks, new tricks, but also piercings and new types of teeth. iOS 13 also brings with it new accessories and the possibility of customizing the smilies creating everything and more like the AirPods that you can wear your Memoji.
iOS 13 is also camera. Here the developers propose to the users new features concerning the ” Portrait ” that is the Portrait mode. Present the vertical lighting that simulates the moving lights closer or more distant from a subject just like in a professional studio. What is most striking are the new features for video editing.
New tools that will allow you to rotate a video if it is ” wrong “. You will also be able to apply filters or other effects, customizing the best of your own. News also for the Photos application that with iOS 13 will have a new type of organization of photographs. It will be possible to select photos by dividing them by years, months and days, so that you can easily locate the photos you are looking for.
iOS 13: Which iPhones will be compatible?
iPhones compatible with iOS 13
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPod Touch (7th generation)
What are the iPhones excluded from the possibility of installing iOS 13?
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 6
- iPod touch 6G
iOS 13: How to install it
As usual for all Apple operating systems, even iOS 13, will be notified directly via OTA on the smartphone. We recommend, if you have not done so, to make a complete backup of your data directly with iTunes or even with iCloud. This will allow you to recover all your information and data in the event of problems and thus make it easier to recover in case something goes wrong.
To install the iOS 13 systems, there will be two roads to take: via OTA, that is via iPhone or via iTunes connecting the devices. In the first case, the simplest and most immediate one, just go to your iPhone to update:
Settings –> General –> Software Update
At this point, the system will check if the update is available, which is clearly affirmative, and the update can be activated by the user. The smartphone will download the entire update and automatically restart the device updating it to the latest version of iOS.
If you prefer to update from iTunes, simply connect the iPhone via cable and once recognized, simply go to Summary and then Check Updates. At this point, iTunes will ask if you want to upgrade to iOS 13 and by giving consent it will be possible to update the devices that will reboot once everything is finished.