Apple released the latest version of iOS 13.1, just days after the release of iOS 13, which came as a surprise as Apple takes about one week usually to release its new version after the big OS update, with minor bug fixes and performance enhancement. But, Apple has released iOS 13.1 with some major changes that were not present in iOS 13. Along with the release of iOS 13.1, the release of ipadOS is also making the buzz.
With the release of iOS 13, Apple has made your iPhone faster, smarter and more secure. New features include the gesture-based QuickPath keyboard, a tool to block unknown callers, new photo-editing tools and a dedicated dark mode. With iOS 13, Apple takes on Google's Android 10 in the never-ending battle to be the most powerful, private and easy-to-use OS. Sounds dramatic, but with Android on about 90% of the world's phones, Apple has its work cut out for it to maintain its status and reputation.
1. QuickPath:
Apple has introduced a new swipe to type feature with iOS 13, which is known as QuickPath. This is a major update for Apple iPhone's keyboard as it lacked gesture typing, which most third-party keyboards available on iPhone provided. This is just like gesture typing offered on Google Keyboard, where you don't have to tape on each character for word formation, instead it can be quicker it can be to just glide your finger across the keyboard to spell out a word as opposed to tapping on each key when typing.
With iOS 13.1, this feature has been enhanced with more words and libraries to provide a seamless experience and enhance typing on your iPhones.
2. Newly Refined Apple Maps:
Now, users can share their estimated time of arrival with a contact by using Share your ETA feature in Apple Maps. Apple Maps constantly tracks your movements and if you are to arrive, later than the shared ETA, a message with your correct ETA and delay will be sent to the respective contact. There has been buzz about Apple Maps coming with this update and now it is here.
However, it would be interesting to see, the tug of war between Appl Maps and Google Maps that has been going on. As we can expect developers to use this feature, while developing applications, especially in e-commerce and ride-hailing applications. Firms can build their streaming applications by hiring iOS developers and ask them to integrate this ETA sharing feature into the application. According to Manifest.com, about 67% of users prefer Google Maps and only 11% prefer Apple Maps. This feature will help Apple to attract more users for its, Apple Maps.
3. Apple Music-The new karaoke Machine:
With iOS 13.1, There's a new lyrics view in the Apple Music app. Instead of a simple screen displaying the lyrics in text form, Apple Music will now display lyrics in a karaoke-like stream. Tap on the new lyrics button to launch the new lyrics screen and try your best to sing along. This is a definite ploy to attract more users towards its music streaming platform. According to Statista, Revenue in the Music Streaming segment amounts to US$11,110m in 2019. Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2019-2023) of 4.1%, resulting in a market volume of US$13,051m by 2023.
Apple is looking to tap into more users worldwide than Spotify, according to 2018 data by Statista, Apple has a profound user penetration in the US. With just 1% edge over Spotify, who has been aggressive.
4. Audio-Sharing Feature:
With iOS 13's Audio Sharing feature, you temporarily pair two pairs of AirPods to your iPhone in order to share the audio from an album or movie you're watching. The feature works with all versions of Apple's AirPods, as well as Beats' Powerbeats Pro, Studio3 Wireless, BeatsX, Powerbeats3 Wireless, and Solo3 Wireless.
5. Improved Shortcut Apps:
With this improvement released in iOS 13.1, creating shortcut apps have become easier, you can create shortcuts for tasks like morning routine, taking medicine, taking your dog for a walk, etc. with specific automated triggers like specific day or time to run, the specific amount of medicine or time for medicine, etc.
Wrapping it Up: With Apple innovation is a primary task at hand. Apple's latest iPhones lag behind Android rivals in key features like support for 5G network, but have caught up with new iPhone camera features such as a standalone night mode for ultraclear camera shots. Over the years, Apple has proven that it can create must-have software tools and apps, like FaceTime video and iMessage. But, recently released iPhones have found scrutiny and some backlash due to the non-existence of many modern features that should have been part of the latest iOS version.