Apple has posted a notice on its website alerting developers to the changes Dark Mode will bring to iOS 13 and iPadOS.
The release states that Dark Mode “introduces a dramatic new look for iPhone and iPad that seamlessly integrates with the entire system and can be easily activated via Control Center or Siri”.
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This change, which when applied will cause all compatible apps to run with a grey/black interface, may take developers some time to figure out, so Apple is now offering certain apps the ability to “opt-out” of the change “.
We’re hoping this affects as few apps as possible, as dark mode is clearly a popular choice among consumers, as evidenced by the enthusiastic reception from fans at WWDC 2019 earlier this year.
Dark mode is far from the only change coming to Apple’s redesigned operating systems this year. iOS 13 will focus on performance improvements, and the new packaging system means Face ID unlocking will be 30% faster than before, download file sizes will be up to 50% smaller, app updates will be up to 60% smaller and the apps itself opens twice as fast.
Sign in with Apple is a welcome new security feature that allows users to have more control over their personal information.
For the first time, iPads also get their own operating system, appropriately named iPadOS. Multitasking is one of the major new changes for this operating system, so it’s now much easier to switch between apps, separate apps into multiple windows, and bring up a pop-up keyboard. You can also pack more apps into the home screen, with the widgets taking up less space.
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Apple has more than just new software on the way; The iPhone 11 is also expected to be presented on September 10th. It’s rumored to have a triple camera setup and an all-new A13 chip, although this generation is expected to skip 5G connectivity.