Apple is announcing the next major version of iOS today at WWDC. The company took the wraps off iOS 13 at WWDC today, giving us a sneak peek at what’s to come later this year. Developers will get access to iOS 13 later today with the first developer builds.

Now, let’s get back to iOS. iOS 13’s main new feature is the built-in dark mode that introduces a dark color scheme for the entire operating system and the stock apps. Google is also introducing a built-in dark mode with the next major version of Android. The new dark mode on iOS can be enabled/disabled through the Control Centre.

iOS 13 is more than just about the dark mode, though. Apple is announcing a bunch of other new features:

• Performance improvements:
  • Face ID unlock is 30% faster
  • App downloads are 50% smaller, and app updates are 60% smaller.
  • 2x faster app launch
• iMessage now lets you upload profile pictures, and even use Memoji as your profile picture. You have complete control over who sees your profile picture, so any stranger with your number won’t have access to your profile picture.
• Memoji: new eyeshadows, piercings, teeth customizations, earrings, new glasses, new hairstyles, and…AirPods!
• Ability to swipe and type on the keyboard with QuickPath (yes, finally!)
• A redesigned Reminders app with lists, smart suggestions, and greater controls
• Apple Maps now has Collections and Favourites that let you organize different places. Apple Maps is also getting a new Street View feature.
• A redesigned Share Sheet with shared suggestions
• iOS now lets you give apps access to your location just once, so they have to ask again when you launch it again
• Sign-in with Apple: a new single sign-in feature that lets you easily sign-in to apps “without all the tracking”. There’s a heavy focus on privacy here — you can choose to share your email but even hide your email address to the app, so they don’t have your actual email address.
• New Cycle Tracking app that lets women track their menstrual cycles, and get notified when their period is due
• Time-synced lyrics on Apple Music

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