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News from Apple WWDC 2019: iOS Gets Dark Mode and Apps get Updates

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Dark Mode for iOS is official. It was so welcome that there was an audible squeal in the audience when it was announced at Apple WWDC 2019.

Also announced: a lot of apps are getting small updates: there’s now swipeable texting in Messages and suggested contacts for when you share things with those you message most frequently. The music app also brings a lyric mode that shows the words live alongside the song.

Memoji are getting more personalization tools, like new makeup options, hairstyles, and accessories.

Reminders is getting a large refresh. For example, if you tag someone in a reminder, you’ll also get that reminder the next time you message that contact when it’s time to chat about whatever you had noted before.

Maps is getting a much bigger update that offers more a detailed map and a shortcut on the launch page that shows your favorite spots and collections of places saved. When you tap on a place, you’ll get a street view photo up top that you can tap to enlarge and look around in 360-degree view or tap again to travel down the road. There’s also a mode for sending your estimated time of arrival to friends when you’re commuting.

The Photos app now has a photo sorting mode that divides your pictures into days, months, and years so you can more easily browse your images sorted by timeline. Each section is separated by a highlight reel or top photos / videos.

Developers can access a beta for iOS 13 today, and the public can try it in July. The final consumer version will arrive for everyone in the fall.


Photo Credit: Volodymyr Kalyniuk / Shutterstock.com

Written by: Vipology Staff Writer

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