Apple skips the release of iOS 13.1 developer beta

On the morning of August 28, it was reported that the official version of iOS 13 is expected to be launched in September. The magical thing is that the iOS 13 developer test version beta9 that should have been pushed in the near future did not arrive today and directly became 13.1.

This is unprecedented, because Apple usually releases a smaller version after a larger version is officially released. Currently, the official version of iOS 13 has not been released yet, but the subsequent test version has appeared directly.

Maybe this is not a mistake in the version number released by Apple, but a version that Apple will release soon after the official version of iOS 13 is launched, so it is being tested in advance. iOS 13.1 beta1 adds some new features and adds back some features that were previously deleted in the iOS 13 beta.

There is no iOS 13 beta 9 anymore, it has become 13.1 directly

The changes that can be seen so far include:

Automatic Shortcuts: A feature that was removed from the previous iOS 13 beta is back in 13.1. It allows users to create a trigger condition, such as GPS positioning to a certain location, to automatically perform one or more actions.

Share ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival): This feature was originally placed in the system's built-in map. It allows users to enter a location and share their estimated arrival time with friends or family. The usage scenario is probably when multiple people make plans for dinner or a party?

Dynamic Wallpapers: This is a minor feature, but Apple has made some tweaks to the existing dynamic wallpapers, changing the overall look and colors of some of them. Dynamic wallpapers were previously limited to the iPhone X, but have since been made available on older devices as well.

AirPods volume indicator: When you connect AirPods to adjust the iPhone volume, you will see an AirPods icon at the bottom of the volume bar. This detail function also supports Powerbeats Pro and HomePod. After all, it is Apple's own product, so of course it is a little different from other Bluetooth headsets.

New HomeKit icons: In the system's own Home app, HomeKit devices have been updated with more detailed icons in iOS 13 beta 1. The same icons have also been added to the latest macOS Catalina beta.

Mouse support improvements: According to developer Steve Troughton-Smith, it is now possible to map the right-click function of a mouse to an iOS device, so that clicking the right-click button will have the effect of a 3D touch hard press or long press.

TestFlight indicator: The beta app you installed through Apple's TestFlight is indicated by a bright yellow dot next to the icon, which is more obvious than the previous white dot.

HEVC improvements: iOS 13.1 adds HEVC video encoding with alpha channel (transparency), making it easier to synthesize green screen videos.

Fonts: iOS 13 adds a feature to download and install fonts from the App Store. In iOS 13 beta 1, when opening the font settings, there will be new text directing users to the App Store. There is no font application yet, but in the future, this feature may allow users to change the font for the system or a certain app.

Reading Goals: In the Settings app under Books, iOS 13’s Reading Goals adds a new toggle that lets you edit PDFs more easily while reading them.

NIKE: On the iPhone’s Apple Watch, Nike+ Run Club became “Nike Run Club”, removing the +, meaning this deadly app has to be renamed.

Apple Watch app: In the Apple Watch app on iPhone, Display & Text Size has been renamed Display & Brightness.

Apple Maps Collection feature: There is an additional confirmation step before deleting a favorite location.