iOS 13, iPadOS, macOS Catalina are available in consumer beta. For those who are curious to discover the next features of the new operating systems for the iPhone, iPad and Mac, Apple offers a first glimpse in real conditions.
If you have an adventurous spirit, you can now download the beta version of the upcoming Catalina , iOS 13 and iPadOS macOS that are available to the general public before the release of their stable version this fall.
As always with the unfinished version of a software, it is strongly recommended to save your data and to install preferably on a secondary terminal. "Because the public beta software has not yet been marketed by Apple, it may contain errors or inaccuracies and may not work as well as commercially available software," warns Apple.
iOS 13
iOS 13 brings several new features to iPhone, including the dark mode that saves battery life and makes reading more comfortable. Another big news is Sign In with Apple , which allows users to identify themselves to applications and websites without delivering personal data.
iOS 13 will also include a keyboard that detects scanning, new photo tools, including the ability to adjust the illumination intensity of a portrait with a slider, other dynamic settings and the ability to rotate videos directly in the Photos app.
Siri receives an audio update to make the voice assistant more human. It also works best with AirPods, HomePod, CarPlay and Safari, allowing you to create custom shortcuts.
iPadOS
For the first time, Apple has split iOS for iPad with a version dedicated to its tablet. iPadOS has specific features and will share some with iOS 13, including the dark mode and a new floating keyboard. iPadOS also includes a new home screen layout, enhanced multitasking, and new features for cutting, copying, pasting, and undoing actions.
The update will arrive this fall for the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini (released earlier this year), all iPad Pro, iPad 2017, iPad 2018 and iPad Mini 4.
macOS Catalina
Macs will see a big update this year with macOS Catalina. The iTunes application will be replaced by three independent applications: Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV.
Another crucial novelty is the ability to run downloaded iPad apps through the Mac App Store. The project, called Catalyst, makes it easier for developers to create applications that can run on iPad and macOS devices.
In addition, Mac owners will be able to use an iPad as a second screen, much like a monitor. The Sidecar program also makes it possible to transform an iPad into a notebook for Mac with the Apple Pencil stylus.
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