Apple introduces iOS 13 with Dark Mode and more

It’s been a while since CarPlay was shown any love by Apple. In iOS 13, it’s finally getting a much-needed redesign, including album art in the Music app for a more visual experience.

In the new CarPlay, there’s now a new dashboard view that can not only show you navigation directions, but music controls, designation information, and even quick shortcuts for things like opening your garage.

CarPlay also features a calendar app, so you can view your whole day at a glance. If one of your upcoming meetings has an address attached, you can simply tap the card and CarPlay will bring up navigation.

Lastly, CarPlay now supports independent app views, so you can fiddle on your phone without affecting what’s display on the CarPlay screen. It’s a nice feature because it means your passenger can pick a song while the driver can still see directions.

Siri is smarter

In addition to becoming smarter, Siri has a new, more natural voice thanks to advanced neural text-to-speech technology. Apple demoed the new voice on stage at WWDC 2019, and Siri did indeed sound a lot better.

Siri is also making your AirPods and HomePod smarter. With AirPods, Siri can quickly read incoming messages, which you can reply to without first saying, “Hey Siri.” The upgrade, in turn, makes the AirPods more powerful, too.

HomePod users can now take advantage of multi-user support, thanks to Siri improvements. That means that everyone in your household can get a more personalized experience.

Message with QuickPath

Apple has introduced QuickPath typing, which is similar to other swipe-based keyboards. Just swipe your finger from one letter to the next without removing it from the keyboard, and the word will appear. It’s a much faster way to communicate, especially if you’re holding your device with one hand.

Memoji is also getting a boost with more hairstyles, headwear, makeup, piercings, and even AirPods. And going forward, Memoji will now automatically be turned into sticker packs that you can use in Messages, Mail, and more.

Lastly, Messages will support a feature that will allow you to control how friends see you in their Messages app, including name and photo.

Health gets cycle tracking

Apple is adding several improvements to its Health app, including cycle tracking, period prediction, and even notifications about your fertile window if you’re trying to get pregnant.

Additionally, Health will now show you highlights using data from apps and devices you use most, so you can see your progress with charts and graphics.

Apple also talked about hearing health. In iOS 13, you can view audio levels from headphones you use with decibel levels. If things are too loud, your phone will warn your that it could be harmful to your hearing.

Performance improvements

Apple claims that apps will launch up to 2x faster in iOS 13. However, Apple’s data comes from testing the latest iPhone XS and iPad Pro (11-inch), so you might not see the same performance gains on older hardware.

Apple says that apps will be smaller this fall, too—up to 5 percent smaller, in fact. That means you’ll be able to download them faster. In turn, Apple says that app updates will be 60 percent smaller on average.

Unlocking your device with Face ID will also be greatly improved, by as much as 30 percent faster. Face ID already feels quick, so any improvements to speed are icing on the cake.

And so much more

iOS 13 offers so many other new features, including the ability to control whether you share your location when sharing a photo on social media, Siri shortcuts in automations, new Animoji, new relationship labels in Contacts, Mail improvements, Notes improvements, and much more.

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