Lexi Webster
Apple's iOS 13, the next-generation operating system for iPhones and iPads, was released in Australia on 20 September 2019. The update was announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2019 and was released in stages, with the first release on 19 September 2019. The iOS 13 update included a system-wide Dark Mode, new photo and camera capabilities, and enhanced privacy settings.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Release date in Australia | 20th September 2019 |
| Release date worldwide | 19th September 2019 |
| Second wave of releases | 24th September 2019 |
| Available on | iPhone and iPod touch |
| Beta launch date | 24th June 2019 |
| Beta versions | 8 |
| Golden master release date | 10th September 2019 |
| New features | Dark Mode, new photo and camera capabilities, enhanced privacy settings, redesigned Reminders app, new Apple Maps features |
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iOS 13 release date in Australia
Apple's iOS 13 was released in Australia on 20 September 2019. The release came in two waves, with the first release on 19 September 2019 for iPhone and iPod touch. The second release, on 24 September 2019, included several features that were held back from the initial launch.
Apple announced iOS 13 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2019, revealing numerous new features and improvements. The update included a system-wide Dark Mode, new photo and camera capabilities, and enhanced privacy settings. Apple also unveiled iPadOS, a software update designed for iPads with larger displays, which was made available on 24 September 2019.
Apple initially released beta versions of iOS 13 to developers immediately after the keynote. The company then provided publicly available beta versions in late June and July, following some early bug fixes.
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iOS 13 beta testing
Apple announced iOS 13 and iPadOS at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2019. The company released beta versions of the new software to developers immediately after the keynote. Apple then made the beta versions available to the public in late June, with the official release of iOS 13 coming in the fall.
The iOS 13 beta testing process involved three phases:
- IOS 13 developer beta: This version was restricted to paid Apple developers and required Xcode or macOS 10.15 to install. The second beta version did away with this requirement, allowing for an over-the-air (OTA) update.
- IOS 13 public beta: Apple's larger-scale features test began on June 24 and went through eight versions, including a beta for iOS 13.1 before the official release of iOS 13.
- IOS 13 golden master: Released on September 10, this was the final version of the iOS 13 software for beta testers.
The iOS 13 beta allowed users to test out new features and improvements, including:
- A system-wide Dark Mode.
- New photo and camera capabilities.
- Enhanced privacy settings, including Sign In with Apple.
- Redesigned Reminders app.
- New Apple Maps features, such as street-level view and saved locations.
- Mail app updates, including more formatting options for emails.
- Control Centre updates, allowing for simpler control of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
- Support for pairing a PS4 controller to play games on your phone.
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iOS 13 features and improvements
Apple iOS 13 was released in Australia on 19 September 2019, with the iPadOS made available on 24 September. The update included a range of new features and improvements, including:
System-wide Dark Mode
A light-on-dark colour scheme that saves battery and is aesthetically pleasing, and potentially easier on the eyes.
Performance improvements
Apps launch up to twice as fast, and apps are 50% smaller when you first download them and 60% smaller on average when updating. Face ID unlocks up to 30% faster.
Photos and Camera
A new feature curates your Photos library and shows you a selection of highlights. There are also new 'portrait lighting' controls designed to smooth skin and brighten eyes, and a new slider for highlights, shadows, contrast, saturation, and auto-enhance.
Maps
Apple Maps has been rebuilt from the ground up, with improved detailing for roads, beaches, parks, buildings, and more. Junction View helps drivers avoid wrong turns and Siri guidance has been improved with more natural language.
Siri
Siri now uses Neural Text To Speech software, which is more natural for longer, more complex utterances. Siri can also announce messages from the Messages app or third-party apps that use SiriKit, and now works with live radio and Pandora and Waze in CarPlay mode.
Health
The Health app has seen huge updates, including a new symptoms category.
Other improvements
- New Markup features let you annotate and share everything from webpages to documents.
- New lighting adjustment tools for photos.
- A redesigned Reminders app.
- Enhanced privacy settings, including a secure login option for apps called 'Sign In with Apple'.
- Control Wi-Fi and Bluetooth more simply with a long press in the Control Centre.
- Use your PS4 controller on your phone.
- A new Games app to stay up to date across all your games and discover new ones.
- Maps can alert you about significant delays on routes you travel regularly.
- Mail improvements, including more control over font style, size, colour, alignment, indenting and outdenting text, and numbered and bulleted lists.
- Support for digital car keys.
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iOS 13 compatibility
IOS 13 is compatible with the following iPhone models:
- IPhone 11
- IPhone 11 Pro
- IPhone 11 Pro Max
- IPhone XS
- IPhone XS Max
- IPhone XR
- IPhone X
- IPhone 8
- IPhone 8 Plus
- IPhone 7
- IPhone 7 Plus
- IPhone 6s
- IPhone 6s Plus
- IPhone SE
IOS 13 is also compatible with the iPod Touch (7th generation) and the HomePod.
IOS 13 and iPadOS 13 are compatible with the following iPad models:
- 11-inch iPad Pro
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation)
- IPad Air (3rd generation)
- IPad mini (5th generation)
- IPad 5
- IPad mini 4
- IPad Air 2
- Any iPad Pro
- Any model newer than the above
IOS 13 requires 2 GB of RAM and drops support for all iPhones and iPod Touches using an Apple A7 or A8 SoC and devices that shipped with 1 GB of RAM. It is also the first version of iOS to drop support for iPhones with Touch ID.
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iOS 13 price
IOS 13 was released in Australia on 19 September 2019, with the second wave of releases occurring on 24 September 2019. The operating system was available as a free software update.
The iPhone 13 is available in a variety of colours, including blue and pink. The price of the iPhone 13 varies depending on the storage size. The 128GB iPhone 13 is available for $206, while the 256GB version is priced higher at $316. The average sale price for the 128 GB iPhone 13 was $281 in June 2025, compared to $328 in January 2025. The average sale price for the 256 GB iPhone 13 was $360 in January 2025.
The iPhone 13 can also be purchased refurbished, with prices varying depending on the condition and storage capacity of the device. Refurbished iPhone 13 devices with 128GB of storage are available on Amazon for a lower price, although these devices may have minor wear and scratches, and may not include all original accessories.
The iPhone 13 offers a range of features, including improved camera capabilities, enhanced privacy settings, and a redesigned Reminders app. The operating system also introduced a system-wide Dark Mode and new Apple Maps features, such as the ability to save favourite locations for easy navigation.
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Frequently asked questions
iOS 13 was released in Australia on 20 September 2019.
Apple released beta versions of the software to developers immediately after the keynote. The company also provided publicly available beta versions in late June 2019.
iOS 13 includes a systemwide Dark Mode, new photo and camera capabilities, enhanced privacy settings, a redesigned Reminders app, and new Apple Maps features.
