Tuesday, June 25, 2019

More Than 20 New Changes In iOS 13 beta 2

On June 17th 2019, Apple released iOS 13 beta 2. It is the second developer beta of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13. This comes in two weeks after the release of beta 1. Going by the history of it, the second beta of an iOS release generally includes a plethora of notable changes.

Currently, iOS 13 beta 2 is available to registered developers with an over-the-air update soon as they install configuration profiles available via Apple’s developer website. Previously, the iOS 13 beta 1 was available via direct download and an iTunes restore.

We can easily see that Apple has done a plethora of minor changes in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 and have also added new, exciting features. Currently, iOS 13 is still in developer beta stages, hence it is likely that Apple is focusing more on adding new features and enhancing existing ones instead of fixing all the lingering bugs. This is some good news, regardless if you are an iOS developer or an iOS app development company.

Let’s quickly look at some of the exciting features that will come with iOS 13 beta 2.


Safari Share Sheet - When you share a webpage from the Safari Share Sheet, there will be new options to share it as a PDF or a Web Archive. There's also an "Automatic" option that picks the most suitable format for each app or action. 

Maps Splash Screen - When you open up the Maps app for the first time, you get a splash screen which lets you know all of the new features in the update.

Voice Control - Once you turn on the Voice Control Accessibility feature, you will now see a blue microphone icon at the top of the device indicating that the iOS device is in Voice Control mode.

Notes Checklists - With the new iOS 13 beta 2, users will get a new option to automatically move away the checked off items in a list to the bottom of the list. Users can modify this in settings or use the popup that comes up the first time once they create a list after updating to beta 2.


A brief look at the new features

  • The Files app now connects to SMB drives
  • It now also supports external drives with APFS format
  • iOS 13 now warns when you uninstall an app with an active subscription.
  • New Welcome Screen in the Calendar app.
  • High-Key Light Mono Lighting effect has been added to the Camera app.
  • There’s a new intensity slider for adjusting the portrait mode intensity as well.
  • New Memoji stickers.
  • Voice Control icon in the status bar when enabled.
  • Downtime feature in Screen Time now syncs with Apple Watch.
  • Safari gains an automatic option to share a web page in PDF or Web Archive format.
  • Depending on the app, the browser will automatically decide the best format.
  • New Welcome screen in the Apple Maps app.
  • The welcome screen in the Home app highlights the new HomePod features, including the ability to recognize multiple voices.
  • CarPlay now shows the album art.
  • Disable Countdown Sound while calling Emergency services.
  • Look around in Apple Maps now supports more cities.
  • Sort checklists automatically in the Notes app.
  • Show Link Previews option in Safari is now available in beta 2.


Conclusion

iOS is something that every single individual with a decent understanding of technology would know. The number of users are now turning towards iOS due to its sense of security and robustness. Are you ready to dive into the goldmine and build your own iOS application?

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