I like Dark Mode enough that I’ll put up with this (and some other issues with it) but why Apple didn’t adjust their own app icons is odd.
I don’t believe iOS can dynamically change app icons when switching modes which would’ve been a nice add. If so, Apple could’ve kept their original icons for Light Mode and created a subdued version for Dark. At this point, Apple doesn’t include any alternate app icons so when we’re in the Dark we’re stuck with fluorescent green (Messages, Phone) and bright white (Reminders, Safari, Home, Calendar) for example.
It is still available on the messages list by setting your preference here: Settings > Mail > Swipe Options
[Edit: hit save too early] When you have a message open (not looking at your list of messages), flagging requires two taps instead of one: 1. tap the arrow in the bottom-right; 2. then click Flag.
I’m running iOS 13 on my iPhone XS MAX and there is one bug I’ve spotted: It appears the App Store is telling me I have one more app update pending than I have.
But that’s not a biggie.
I’m really looking forward to 13.1 and iPad OS 13. My assumption is the latter is equivalent to the former, but with the iPad OS enhancements we all know about.
Then it’s only a swipe and a tap to flag an email, instead of two taps which might be a touch faster.
Note the swipe method does not allow you to set the flag color like the arrow menu/two-tap method does. (You can change an email’s flag color through the arrow menu later if needed.)
One particularly important take: a buggy software release hints at lower quality control, and security lapses are usually bugs. So, a buggier release could also be a less secure release… a scary thought.
I upgraded my Watch Series 3 to Watch OS 6 today and I am disappointed to say that it only adds two new watch faces to the Series 3 - and both Watch faces are HUGE numbers on the face in different colours, a put off, in fact. Sad!
New privacy feature and most of the time, you should say no. In fact, for music or audio apps, they don’t need Bluetooth permission as the playback is via the system, not their app. They use Bluetooth to track your info or location.
If an app does not need Bluetooth, you should not allow it.
Bluetooth is very often misused to track users without telling them. So, if you are in doubt, disallow the usage and maybe even ask the developer, why she or he thinks that Bluetooth is needed in order to use the app. You can turn it back on, if you should have second thoughts later on.
First, I thought that I need to enable Bluetooth in order to use my AirPods. Yeah, silly me. I know…
I’ve encountered a strange bug trying to use iA Writer with iOS 13. Any time I click on any file, I get the error:
The file couldn’t be opened because you don’t have permission to open it.
You don’t have permission.
To view or change permissions, select the item in the Finder and choose File > Get Info.
iA Writer hasn’t been updated since iOS 13 was released (last update on 12 August 2019, see iA Writer on the App Store), which means that bugs aren’t unsurprising. However, the error message is bizarre, because it refers to the macOS UI!
Upgraded to iOS 13 even though I was going to wait until 13.1. That said it seems good so far but I haven’t gotten a chance to dig into all the features. What was weird was that I had to install on the device after backing it up as it downloaded on my computer but wouldn’t install. Wish I could tweak allowing dark mode in Messages but that’s a personal thing.
I’m very impressed so far! After a few days of using iOS 13, I’ve still to have a single issue. I also upgraded to iPadOS at the same time and it has also been all good so far (touch wood!).
I didn’t think I’d like Arcade much as I’m more of a console gamer, but I’ve been really enjoying the new games, especially on iPadOS. Playing with a decent controller does make it much more fun than tapping on a screen. I’ll probably be keeping the subscription when the trial ends.
Mail: after an opened mail is being deleted, nothing is being shown instead of showing the encapsulated mail folder.
Mail: Spam: after deleting all Spam mails from the Spam folder, they end up in the trash folder and have to be deleted a second time over there. Why? Why? Spam is Spam. 3 taps are enough to tell the device that I am sure that I want to delete those Spam mails in the Spam folder. Why is it being preserved in the trash? That is crazy…
Occasional UI glitches in the Settings app when entering a setting.
Siri is not able to process shortcuts on my HomePods (because of the messed up OS release schedule). Siri reads with a terrible German accent (because the settings are German) the English error message: “Shortcuts are currently not available.”
