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iOS 13Apple's next-generation iOS operating system, preview expected in June.AT A GLANCESet to debut at WWDC in June, iOS 13 is Apple's next operating system for iPhones and iPads. Rumored features include a Dark Mode, iPad interface updates and a new Home screen.EXPECTED FEATURESRedesigned Home screen on iPhone and iPadDark ModeUpdated CarPlay interfaceiPad interface updatesNew multitasking featuresCross-platform appsAT A GLANCESet to debut at WWDC in June, iOS 13 is Apple's next operating system for iPhones and iPads. Rumored features include a Dark Mode, iPad interface updates and a new Home screen.EXPECTED FEATURESRedesigned Home screen on iPhone and iPadDark ModeUpdated CarPlay interfaceiPad interface updatesNew multitasking featuresCross-platform apps12LAST UPDATED 4 days agoHIGHLIGHT MOST RECENT CHANGESYesNoWhat We ExpectCONTENTSWhat We ExpectRumored FeaturesDark ModeUpdated Volume HUDSleep ModeiPad TweaksNew GesturesCross-Platform iOS and Mac AppsApp Changes and UpdatesOther New FeaturesDeveloper AdditionsCompatibilityAnalyticsDiscuss iOS 13Release DateiOS 13 TimelineThe next update to the iOS operating system that runs on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch is already in development at Apple's headquarters in California.While we know a limited amount about the new software at this point in time, we have heard some interesting rumors that shed light on some of the features and changes we can expect to see in the update, which, based on past updates, will be called "iOS 13."iOS 12 marked a major shift in Apple's iOS development policy, and engineers now have more freedom to push back features that aren't ready when necessary. Apple is also now working on the next two years of updates at the same time, allowing under-developed features to be delayed while continuing to provide yearly updates.For that reason, iOS 13 is potentially more developed already than prior updates, while at the same time, leaving open the possibility that any rumored feature could be postponed.There are some details about iOS 13 that we already know because Apple delayed features in iOS 12 to iOS 13 to focus on bug fixes and under-the-hood improvements, and there have been a surprising number of leaks giving us a good look at the feature set we can expect to see when iOS 13 sees its June debut. Much of the information shared below has come from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and 9to5Mac's Guilherme Rambo.We can expect a dark mode, changes to the volume interface, major iPad updates with new multitasking capabilities, new gestures for undo/redo, a revamped Find My iPhone app that merges Find My iPhone and Find My Friends, updated Reminders and Mail apps, and cross platform app capabilities that will see iOS apps able to be easily ported over to the Mac.We can expect to get our first glimpse of iOS 13 in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference, with an official launch to follow in the fall when new iPhones are released. Developers and public beta testers will get early access to the update, and we'll be tracking new features and changes at MacRumors: Apple Mac iPhone Rumors and News throughout the beta testing period.Note: See an error in this roundup or want to offer feedback? Send us an email here.Rumored FeaturesDARK MODEiOS 13 will include a dark mode for the first time, a feature iOS users have desired for quite some time. The dark mode will match the dark mode that was first introduced on macOS Mojave and it will allow for "easier nighttime viewing." Apple's WWDC artwork this year has a darker theme, perhaps hinting at the upcoming dark mode that we can expect to see in iOS 13.A dark mode mockupLeaked screenshots of iOS 13 suggest the Dark Mode option will be enabled via the Settings app or the Control Center. The Home screen will look similar to the Home screen in light mode, though the dock will be darker.UPDATED VOLUME HUDiOS 13 is rumored to include a new volume HUD that's perhaps going to be less obtrusive than the current one.A mockup of subtler volume control HUDSLEEP MODEApple is working on a sleep mode available in the Control Center that will toggle on Do Not Disturb, make the Lock screen darker, and mute all incoming notifications. It will also include improvements to the Bedtime tab in the Clocks app.IPAD TWEAKSSeveral features in iOS 13 will be focused on the iPad. Apple is said to be introducing a feature for displaying multiple windows in a single iPad app using a tab view.Improved multitasking is coming to iOS 13, with iPad apps to support multiple windows and stackable cards within apps. Apps will feature sheets that are initially attached to a part of the screen, but that are able to be detached with a drag gesture to become a card that can be manipulated.Cards can be stacked on top of one another and a depth effect will indicate the cards on top and the cards on bottom, while flinging a card will dismiss it.NEW GESTURESiPads are expected to gain a new standard undo gesture for text input, which will allow users to undo or redo an action using a three finger tap on the keyboard area and a slide left or right.New gestures that will allow users to select multiple items in table views and collection views will be added, allowing them to drag multiple fingers on a list of items to draw a selection, similar to a click and drag in Finder on the Mac.CROSS-PLATFORM IOS AND MAC APPSWith iOS 12 and macOS Mojave, Apple introduced a new framework for bringing iOS apps to the Mac, and as a test, several iOS-only Apple apps, such as Stocks, Home and Voice Memos, were ported to macOS. In iOS 13 and macOS 10.15, Apple is planning to expand this functionality to developers, which will make it easy for iOS apps to be tweaked for porting to the Mac.APP CHANGES AND UPDATESMessagesUpdates to the Messages app will include a WhatsApp-style feature allowing users to create a profile picture and display name, and then choose who sees it. There will also be a dedicated menu for Animoji and Memoji stickers.MailThe Mail app will organize messages into searchable categories like marketing, purchases, travel, "not important," and more, plus there will be a read later queue, an option to mute incoming Mail notifications for specific email threads, and a tool for blocking contacts.New Find My iPhone AppApple is working on a new app that combines Find My Friends and Find My Phone into one, which could potentially debut in iOS 13 and macOS 10.15. The app, which is expected to be called "Find My," will include a new "find network" feature for allowing Apple devices to be tracked even when not connected to Wi-Fi or a cellular network by leveraging other nearby devices.A mockup of the "Find My" app icon in iOS 13The app will include existing Find My iPhone features like Lost Mode and an option to remotely wipe a device. Location-based sharing options pulled from Find My Friends will also still be available.Apple is also said to be working on a related hardware product, described as a Tile-like item tracker. It has been described as a "tag" that can attach to any item and paired to a user's iCloud account. It will rely on proximity to the iPhone, with users receiving an alert when their device gets too far from the tagged item. There is no word on when Apple might debut this accessory, but it could come in the fall alongside new iPhones.MapsAn updated Maps app will include features that will make it easier to set and navigate to frequent locations, like home or work addresses. Frequent locations will also be grouped more efficiently, and photos will be able to be added to them.RemindersA new Reminders app will feature four default sections laid out in a grid, encompassing tasks to be finished today, all tasks, scheduled tasks, and flagged tasks.A leaked iOS 13 screenshot of the new Reminders app on the iPad via 9to5MacBooksThe Books app will include a new progress tracker and a rewards system for encouraging more reading.HomeThe Home app will be better integrated with security cameras and will offer a feature for viewing past recordings without having to access a third-party app.HealthThe Health app will feature an improved view of daily activity and more comprehensive tracking of menstrual cycles. A section for "hearing health" will be included, measuring how loud you play music on your headphones or the volume of the ambient environment around you.OTHER NEW FEATURESSpeed Enhancements and Bug FixesiOS 13, much like iOS 12, will introduce speed improvements for devices and cut down on bugs.KeyboardThere will be a new default swipe-based keyboard available, similar to something like SwiftKey.FontsFont management will improve in iOS 13, with the Settings app to gain a new font management menu.Updated Share SheetThe Share Sheet interface for sharing photos and web links is going to be smarter in iOS 13, suggesting people to send content to.SafariSafari in iOS 13 on iPad will automatically load a desktop version of websites when necessary, and Apple is testing a downloads manager for Safari that would let users access downloads in a single location.Live Photos UpdatesApple plans to double the length of the video that's attached to a Live Photo, going from three seconds to six seconds.Hey SiriHey Siri is going to get better at filtering out ambient noises like laughter and crying babies.Screen TimeScreen Time will get a new feature limiting who kids can and can't contact at specific times.Interface UpdatesThere will be a new animation when launching the multitasking pane along with closing apps, and the iPad's Home screen is getting some changes.Revamped Files AppWhile there are few details on what a revamped Files app will look like, Apple is said to be working on new features for it, such as better third-party software integration.New EmojisNew emoji won't be available when iOS 13 is released, but in an iOS 13 update later in 2019, Apple will introduce new characters. The Unicode Consortium has finalized the characters that are being added to the emoji standard, and some of them include flamingo, otter, waffle, sloth, white heart, people holding hands, ice cube, snorkel, orangutan, juice box, falafel, and more.AccessibilityA more comprehensive Accessibility menu is coming to the main page of the Settings app with improved hearing aid support and more.Mouse Support on iPad ProRumors suggest Apple may be planning to add USB mouse support to the iPad Pro as an accessibility feature, without the need to use an adapter.The iPad Pro's USB-C port will reportedly allow you to plug in a USB mouse as an alternative input method for those unable to use a touchscreen. It's not clear when this feature might be implemented, but it could come as early as iOS 13.DEVELOPER ADDITIONSFor developers, iOS 13 will bring improved Siri integration for media playback, search, voice calling, event ticketing, message attachments, flights, and more.Other developer-focused features include ARKit improvements with a new Swift-only framework for augmented reality and a companion app that will let developers create augmented reality experiences visually. ARKit will also support game controllers and stereo AR headsets.New frameworks for expanded use of the Taptic Engine will be included, as will document scanning support for third-party apps and the ability to capture photos from external devices without having to use the Photos app.NFC will be improved and developers will be able to add support for expanded NFC formats to their apps, and there is an updated version of CoreML being added.COMPATIBILITYThere have been a few questionable rumorssuggesting iOS 13 will drop support for older devices like the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone SE, original iPad Air, and iPad mini 2, but it's not clear if this information is correct.The iPhone SE uses the same A9 chip as the iPhone 6s and the fifth-generation iPad, which are not included in the list of devices rumored not to support iOS 13, which doesn't make a lot of sense.AnalyticsWork on iOS 13 is already well underway at Apple's Cupertino campuses, and visits to the MacRumors website from devices running iOS 13 with Apple IP addresses have picked up over the last few months.Visits began in early 2018 and increased over the holiday months. Apple starts work on new versions of iOS many months in advance, and as a June preview date approaches, we should see a growing number of visits from iOS 13 devices.Discuss iOS 13Our forum members are already discussing the features they hope to see in iOS 13, so if you have something you think Apple might add, feel free to join in on the discussion.Release DateiOS 13 will be previewed at the Worldwide Developers Conference, which will take place from June 3 to June 7 this year.Following iOS 13's unveiling at WWDC, it will be provided to developers for testing purposes, followed by Apple's public beta testing group. When beta testing has finished in the fall, iOS 13 will see a public release alongside new iPhones, provided Apple sticks to its traditional release schedule.IOS 13 TIMELINEMAY2019May 28Leaked iOS 13 Screenshots Reveal Dark Mode, Revamped Reminders App, and Merged 'Find My' AppMay 24iOS 13 Concept Envisions Dark Mode, New Volume Indicator, iPad as Extended Display for Mac, and MoreMay 10Questionable Rumor Says iOS 13 Will Drop Support for iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, and iPhone SEMay 6Bloomberg: Apple Watch to Get Standalone App Store, iOS 13 Will Have All-New Sleep Mode, and MoreAPR2019Apr 22WWDC 2019: Siri Expected to Become More Useful With Third-Party Apps on iOS 13 and MoreApr 15iOS 13 Expected to Feature Dark Mode, Redesigned Volume Indicator, Improved iPad Multitasking, and MoreApr 9Apple Seeds Second Public Beta of iOS 12.3 With New TV AppMAR2019Mar 2Facebook Messenger 'Dark Mode' How to and TipsFEB2019Feb 25iOS 12 Now Installed on 83% of All Devices From the Last Four YearsFeb 5Waffle, Flamingo, Otter, Sloth, Skunk, and Garlic Among New Emojis Coming to iOS in 2019JAN2019Jan 31Questionable Rumor Suggests iOS 13 Will Drop Compatibility for iPhone 5s Through iPhone 6s [Updated]Jan 30iOS 13 to Include Dark Mode, iPad Upgrades, CarPlay Improvements and MoreJan 2Apple Devices Running iOS 13 Spotted in AnalyticsJan 1What Do You Want to See From Apple in 2019?DEC2018Dec 31What to Expect From Apple in 2019: New iPhones, Modular Mac Pro, iPad mini 5, Updated AirPods and MoreMAY2018May 4Next Year's iOS 13 Update to Feature iPad-Focused Upgrades Like Revamped Files AppAPR2018Apr 30Gruber: Apple's Cross-Platform App Support to Debut in 2019, Not 2018