IOS 13. The newest version of Apple's operating system for iPhones is now available for download. Photo by Gelo Gonzales/Rappler, has begun rolling out. Along with iterative performance improvements and bug fixes, the update revamps some frequently used apps and adds some cool new features.After first being introduced for the Mac in the Mojave update, Dark Mode has finally made its way to iOS.
When Apple redesigned the control center with iOS 11, it allowed Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to be turned on or off in just a single tap. But, you could not choose which network or accessory you wanted to connect to without having to open Settings. With iOS 13, you can now access Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings from the Control Center, saving you some time from having to navigate your phone. You simply have to long-press the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth button to bring up a list of available networks and devices.Apple doubled-down on their promise to protect the privacy of their users when they first unveiled iOS 13 at their annual Worldwide Developer Conference last June.
One of the features they touted that would help do so is Sign In With Apple, which allows you to sign in to apps and websites using your Apple ID, instead of your other social media accounts. The difference with using your Apple ID is that Apple said that they would not track your activity and would only give these third-party apps or sites the minimum information they need about you. The feature also lets you use a randomized email address for sign-ins to protect your real email’s privacy.Apple also added new privacy settings that force apps to ask for your consent before accessing Bluetooth connections. See, some apps use Bluetooth to track your location.