After several beta testing, Apple finally released the final version of iOS 13.5 publicly, which now includes features created by the company to decrease the spread of COVID-19.
According to the site Venturebeat, an improvement in the exposure of notifications has been added and a Face ID enhanced to the version of the operating system, due to the use of masks by users after the coronavirus pandemic.
The new operating system support also includes the implementation of special monitoring called Exposure Notification API, developed by Apple in conjunction with Google, which will help monitor for COVID-19 infections.
This new alternative offers iPhone users the ability to occasionally share anonymous device identifiers and different wireless proximity data across iOS and Android devices.
The new system will be disabled by default and cannot be enabled unless an officially authorized notification application is installed.
Both companies announced that in more than 22 countries throughout the world, public health officials were given access to the API system, which is complemented by applications developed by governments and public health entities around the world.
The companies have come together and want to install one such application per country, built exclusively to deliver information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the other hand, another improvement integrated into the operating system that will also come to iPadOS 13.5 is a substantial improvement in the Face ID biometric authentication system.
From now on, the system will be able to quickly recognize a face that uses a facial mask, eliminating certain problems that the system has had in recent months.
These are other improvements integrated by Apple in version 13.5 of its iOS operating system:
- The ability to disable the automatic prominence option while using the group video calling service on FaceTime.
- New face and rainbow effects included in watchOS 6.2.5.
- 2020 version of Pride analog and Pride Digital for combination with Nike sport watch
- Official release of tvOS 13.4.5