Published 11:37 IST, May 21st 2020

Apple's iOS 13.5 rolled out for developer; know what's new on Apple software update

Apple's iOS 13.5 is the new beta update available for users who has participated in the program earlier. Here is all about the new iOS update and what's new.

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Apple's new software update for all its products has been making a lot of news. organisation started rolling out Golden Master (GM) version of iOS 13.5, iPOS 13.5, watchOS 6.2.5 and tvOS 13.4.5 for beta developers.

According to reports, iPhone seller has provided more than 4 updates to beta developers to test iOS 13.5 update. se GM versions are reily available to be installed through Apple Developer Center or as an over--air update. However, update is only available for developers who participated in beta-testing program. 

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Apple has started rolling out much-awaited iOS 13.5 Beta to developers

new iOS 13.5 Beta update has revealed that new operating system update has me Face ID recognition faster and more precise in comparison with previous updates. This iOS update makes it easier for users to unlock ir phones when y are wearing a face mask.

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company's tes about update re, "iOS 13.5 speeds up access to passcode field on devices with Face ID when you are wearing a face mask and it introduces Exposure tification API to support COVID-19 contact tracing apps from public health authorities. This update also introduces an option to control automatic prominence of video tiles on Group FaceTime calls and includes bug fixes and or improvements."

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As per reports, when you are wearing a face mask passcode field will automatically be displayed after a user swipes up from bottom of lock screen. However, it is said that it will also work while giving auntication with App Store, Apple Books, Apple Pay, iTunes, and or apps that support signing in with Face ID.

Apart from face ID, new iOS 13.5 update also has support for COVID-19 contact tracing apps which allows users to freely use coronavirus tracker apps effectively. Moreover, update also brings an option to automatically share health and or required information from your Medical ID with emergency services when you place an emergency call.

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iOS 13.5 beta version also provides developers with an option to control automatic prominence on Group FaceTime calls so video tiles do t change size when a participant speaks.

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iOS 13.5 release date

Many tech enthusiasts are expecting Apple to release at least one more beta version of iOS 13.5 before public release to everyone. However, previously y expected iOS 13.5 to be released alongside exposure tification API in mid-May, given  beta testing goes according to plan. But, it seems that iOS 13.5 may be available only by end of May or June first week.

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11:37 IST, May 21st 2020