iOS 13.2 makes the camera even better - but only on the iPhone 11
29.10.2019
Translation: machine translated
With an update for iPhone and iPad, Apple is adding further functions and fixing bugs: Siri now only listens when you really want it to. Deep Fusion improves low-light photos on the new iPhone models.
On 28 October, Apple released updated versions for iOS and iPadOS respectively. As usual, they can be downloaded or installed directly on the devices via Wi-Fi. Alternatively, the device can be connected to a PC or Mac, which downloads the update and installs it from there.
Jan has summarised the most important new features of iOS 13 for you:
The most prominent change with iOS 13.2 is that Apple asks after installation whether Siri recordings may be analysed by human employees. In the past, this was done with all recordings. Because Apple left the analyses to external service providers, the procedure raised eyebrows.
The opt-in feature is new. In addition, the automatically generated transcripts are now only reviewed by the company's own employees.
Deep Fusion for iPhone 11 cameras
At the launch of the new iPhones, Apple manager Phil Schiller presented the improved cameras. He announced the Deep Fusion feature for iOS 13.2 and described it as "computational photography mad science". In other words: The images are optimised by software. Deep Fusion switches on automatically in low light conditions. Unlike night mode, however, it cannot be switched off at the touch of a button.
In simple terms, the iPhone takes three pictures before the shutter button is pressed. When the shutter is released, three more pictures are taken and one with a longer exposure time. The software combines all the images pixel by pixel into a single image that is sharper and delivers more accurate colours. Unfortunately, according to Apple, the feature requires the A13 chip and is therefore only available on the latest models.
Colleague Luca Fontana has provided me with images of his first brief comparison between iOS 13.1.3 and 13.2.
You can view the original files here: iOS 13.1.3, iOS 13.2
Another new feature is the ability to change the resolution for videos directly in the camera app. Previously, you had to laboriously switch to the settings, adjust the resolution and then switch back to the camera app. HD at 30 or 60 FPS and 4K with 24, 30 or 60 FPS are available and can be changed at the top left.
Watch out: At 4K at 60 FPS, around 400 MB per minute are required. An iPhone with 64 GB memory is full after two and a half hours. In addition, 4K recordings at 60 FPS are only created in HEVC format, which cannot be easily played back on Windows PCs.
New emojis
Numerous new emoji have also been added with iOS 13.2.
Highlights:
- yawning smiley face
- Two different wheelchairs with drivers in all ethnicities
- skunk, sloth, orangutan, otter, flamingo
- Patches, drops of blood and stethoscope. Matching axe and razor
According to Emojipedia, this makes Apple the leading manufacturer of emojis.
Bug paralyses Homepod speakers
Apple is also fixing some bugs with iOS 13.2. At the same time, an update for older devices has been released that updates to iOS 12.4.3.
Apple itself has encountered a bug with iOS 13.2. The update to 13.2 has been withdrawn for the Homepod. Anyone who has installed the update should not reset the speaker under any circumstances. It may no longer be possible to start it afterwards.
A corrected update should be delivered in the next few days. With iOS 13.2, Siri can recognise different users on the smart speaker based on their voice. <p
Aurel Stevens
Chief Editor
aurel.stevens@digitecgalaxus.chI'm the master tamer at the flea circus that is the editorial team, a nine-to-five writer and 24/7 dad. Technology, computers and hi-fi make me tick. On top of that, I’m a rain-or-shine cyclist and generally in a good mood.