INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
We've told you about the best iOS 13 features coming to your iPhone and have done the same with iPadOS features arriving on the iPad Pro,
iPad Air, and other tablets
redesigned Photos app and the long-awaited Dark Mode, the real stars of the update are little tiny improvements that will make your life a
bit easier every time they kick in
that people will be excited about when they get iOS 13, even if they don't know it yet.1
off an alarm when you're finally given a chance to sleep in
Or an even worse situation: forgetting to turn your alarm back on the next day when you do have to work.(Image credit: Future)2
it during an important meeting or trying to activate Siri in a loud restaurant is not
iOS 13 is here to fix this by swapping your input from voice to text - which is a great addition for accessibility, too.Typing a command to
Siri is as simple as pulling down anywhere on the home screen and tapping away at the keys into the Spotlight search box
It'll always be the last option under 'Search the web' and 'Search App Store' options.3
Delete apps from App StoreHave you ever gone to the App Store Updates section and realized there were a few apps that, instead of updating,
If you want a calendar app to be in English, but a task app to be in Spanish, you can now arrange it - though keep in mind that though not
all apps support this feature.To do this, head to the Delete apps from App Store- Region
Select 'Add Language' to add another language to your iPhone's on-device array
After that, navigate to the general Settings page and and click into each app's specific settings to turn on.5
Offline dictationContinue dictating notes or other items even if you lose connectivity
This is a feature that will likely go unnoticed when continuing dictation during commutes or while working in other areas with spotty
Siri is not yet offline, but dictation can happen without an internet connection.(Image credit: Future)In iOS 13 you can control what photo
or name is used for your contact information that other people see when you call or message them
This feature is a little buried in how it gets set up, but will make a big difference on a daily basis (especially for those friends who
prefer to use a less-than-flattering photo of you)
To set it up, head to Settings, Messages, and then Share Name and Photo.(Image credit: Future)7
that changes to include an option to bookmark all the tabs you have open
Especially handy for the "tab forest" folks (no judgment here) who are more likely to keep plenty of tabs open and might need to save them
in a bookmark archive at any given time.Upcoming featuresThese iOS 13 features were announced at or since WWDC 2019, when Apple introduced
everything coming with the operating system update
Expect to see these perks in the smaller post-iOS 13 versions to come.8
This has long been a feature in Android phones, but better late than never for iOS devices
In this case, it really is the little iOS 13 perks that will make daily life more convenient.9
Automatic ETA sharing through MapsIn Maps, you will now be able to add someone to a favorite location and the app will automatically share
your ETA once you start navigating toward that spot
This should save a lot of annoying "how far are you now" exchanges when you're just trying to focus on getting there.Curious about
EVERYTHING coming in the new iOS? Check out iOS 13 guideQwZxT7vgmdKnsKeav3Dws4.jpg?#
