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All About iOS 13: New Features and Release Date
Release Date
Apple's annual releases of major iOS updates follow a specific schedule, allowing us to anticipate the iOS 13 release timeline as follows:
- June 2019: Apple announces and introduces iOS 12 at WWDC.
- June 2019: Following the introduction demo, Apple will release the iOS 13 beta preview for developers.
- July 2019: Public beta version is released for all registered users.
- July - August 2019: A series of beta updates are released until the final official version is unveiled.
- September 2019: Apple officially releases the final version of iOS 13.
Following this, Apple will continuously release smaller updates for iOS 13 until the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020. Most minor updates mainly consist of bug fixes and security patches, but occasionally, Apple may add some key features and new enhancements.
iOS 13 Compatible Devices
Below is the list of devices currently running iOS 12:
- iPad Pro (10.5), iPad Pro (11), iPad Pro (12.9, 2017 and 2018).
- iPad 2017, iPad 2018.
- iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4
- iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X/XS/XS Max/XR.
- iPod touch (6th generation).
Reports on Verifier suggest that iPhone 5S, 6, and 6 Plus, iPad mini 2 and 3, and iPod touch 6th generation will not run iOS 13. Even iPhone SE, 6S, 6S Plus, and iPad mini 4 are under question.
iOS 13 Compatibility Predictions
- iPad Pro (10.5), iPad Pro (11), iPad Pro (12.9, 2017 and 2018).
- iPad 2017, iPad 2018.
- iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X/XS/XS Max/XR.
Moreover, there's a high likelihood that the upcoming iPhone and iPad models to be unveiled this fall will also run iOS 13.
Rumored Features Coming to iOS 13
- Dark Mode Feature:
iOS 13 marks the first update to integrate the Dark Mode, a long-awaited feature by iOS users. With Dark Mode, the entire device interface transforms into a darker color scheme, providing better eye protection during nighttime use. This feature was initially introduced on macOS Mojave.
- Live Photo Enhancement:
Apple is planning to double the duration of video attached to Live Photos, increasing it from 3 seconds to 6 seconds.
- Redesigned Home Screen:
Rumors suggest that Apple is in the process of redesigning the home screen for iPhone and iPad. However, it's currently unclear what changes the new interface will bring. Additionally, the CarPlay home screen is also set to undergo a redesign for better alignment.
- Revamped Files App:
While there's much speculation about a revamped Files app, the details of the new interface remain uncertain. Apple is also rumored to be working on and deploying additional features for Files.
- iPad Enhancements:
Several features in iOS 13 are primarily focused on enhancing the iPad. It's likely that Apple will introduce a new feature allowing the display of multiple windows within an iPad app using tab view, a multitasking feature enabling the display of 2 windows of the same app simultaneously.
- Mail App:
New features in the Mail app that users can anticipate include options to mute notifications for incoming emails from specific email threads.
- Cross-Platform iOS and Mac Apps:
In iOS 12 and macOS Mojave, Apple introduced a new framework to bring iOS apps to Mac. Some Apple apps exclusive to iOS, such as Stocks, Home, and Voice Memos, have already been adapted for macOS.
In iOS 13 and macOS 10.15, Apple is planning to expand this functionality for developers. This facilitates the process of bringing and refining iOS apps on macOS.
- New Emojis:
New emoticons and emojis won't be available in the iOS 13 preview and beta releases but will be included in the official iOS 13 release at the end of this year. The Unicode Consortium has finalized characters to be added to standard emojis, including new symbols like cinnamon roll, sloth, white heart, ice cube, snorkel, orangutan, juice box, bald eagle, and more.
Here's the complete rundown on iOS 13, new features, and release date. Since these aren't the final details or key features of iOS 13, all we can do is wait until Apple officially unveils the next-generation iOS at this year's WWDC. Currently, iOS 12.1.4 is the latest version, and you can update to iOS 12.1.4 on your device.