Autumn is here, which for iPhone users means only one thing: a new version of iOS to get excited about. And for the first time we can say ‘iPhone’ without adding ‘and iPad’ as the iPad now has its own operating system, iPadOS. So iOS 13 is now only for iPhone and iPod touch users.
Among a host of new features in iOS 13, a few stand out. There’s the new Dark Mode, which has been so long coming, as well as new ways to edit photos, improvements to Siri Shortcuts, and the ability to use the keyboard by swiping over characters.
iOS 13 overview
Dark Mode
Turn it on Dark Mode changes the look of the OS and of apps that support it, making them, well, darker. You can set it manually in Control Centre or Settings, or make it come on automatically at night.
In the background
New wallpapers can change to reflect Dark Mode or you can ‘dim the lights’ on your existing wallpaper so that when you switch on Dark Mode it has higher contrast.
Siri
Time to talk
Apple said at WWDC that Siri would have a new voice that would be completely software-generated, but more realistic than the current audio clips.
Automate this
Siri Shortcuts is included by default, and it’s now easier to use with an Automations section that allows you to create custom routines.
Working together
Siri works with competitors to Apple apps in iOS 13, like Google Maps and Spotify. It works better with Apple’s AirPods and HomePod too.
Privacy and security
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der Autumn 2019-Ausgabe von MacFormat UK.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der Autumn 2019-Ausgabe von MacFormat UK.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
Mac hardware
We help to solve your hardware hassles, from interrupted upgrades to running diagnostics
Give your iPhone a whole new look in iOS 18
Make your iPhone uniquely you
iPhone 16
Apple Intelligence-ready smartphone for the rest of us
Apple Watch Series 10
10th anniversary Watch is now slimmer with an even bigger display
AirPods 4
Apple's most affordable AirPods remain a brilliant buy
We. HEAR Pro
Room-filling sound from this stylish wireless speaker
HiDock H1
An impressive 11-port AI audio dock for conferencers
Adobe Premiere Elements 2025
Create eye-catching videos for sharing on social media
Photoshop 2024
Your imagination is the limit with this AI-powered pixel creator
Wispr Flow
Bring the power of AI dictation to DMs, documents and Discord chats