How's it Going? A Look at iOS 13.1 Beta 1

Folks, welcome back to another episode of our in-depth look at the latest updates from Apple. Today, we're going to take a closer look at iOS 13.1 beta 1 and what new features and changes are coming your way. One thing that's immediately noticeable is the change in the heart emoji. Instead of being just a standalone heart, it now features little faces on either side, with a slight reflection effect on the outside edges.

This change might seem minor, but it sets the tone for the rest of our exploration into what's new and improved in iOS 13.1 beta 1. One of the standout features that we can't wait to dive into is the dynamic wallpaper. With seven additional wallpapers to choose from, this update could be hinting at some exciting color schemes for your next iPhone 10 successor. But for now, let's take a closer look at these new wallpapers and see what they have in store.

One of the first things we notice about these new wallpapers is the variety of colors on offer. From soft pastels to bold brights, there's something to suit every taste. And if you're looking for some movement and animation, then this new wallpaper has got it covered. As you move your phone, the little circles will dance across the screen, adding a playful touch to your device.

But dynamic wallpapers aren't the only change we've spotted in iOS 13.1 beta 1. The text for personal hotspot has also been updated, with a minor tweak that removes the redundancy of "personal" and simply says "Allow others to join." This might seem like a small change, but it's a step towards making our devices more streamlined and user-friendly.

Another feature that's caught our attention is the quick action shortcut for the Settings app. What was previously just a battery icon now features a full battery glyph, regardless of your current battery level. This makes it easier to glance at your battery status without having to dig into the settings app.

And then there's the fonts section in the General settings. It turns out that Apple has removed the option for users to install custom fonts from the App Store. Instead, you'll now see a message telling you that you can download apps that offer font customization from the App Store, complete with a link to get started.

But what about beta applications downloaded from TestFlight? That's another area where we've spotted some changes. The indicator for these apps has been updated to feature an orange color instead of its usual gray hue. This change makes it easier to spot when you're using a beta app and need to update or uninstall it.

Another cool feature that's coming in iOS 13.1 beta 1 is the integration of Xbox and PlayStation controllers into the battery widget. If you're connected to your powerbeats, you'll now see the corresponding glyph icon alongside the battery level. This adds an extra layer of convenience to managing your device on the go.

And finally, there's a change in AirDrop that we can't wait to explore. The new destination icons feature are not just limited to iPhone and iPad users; they also include Apple watches and earbuds like Powerbeats. This makes it easier for you to quickly identify which devices you want to share files with.

In addition to these visual changes, iOS 13.1 beta 1 has also made some updates to the Home app. When you tap on a light fixture, notice how it swings back and forth in a playful animation. And if that's not enough, there are now more options available when customizing your home. You can choose from things like chandeliers and even light strips, giving you more freedom to personalize your device.

Last but certainly not least, we have the weather widget on iOS 13.1 beta 1. The hourly forecast is displayed with slightly larger glyphs, making it easier to read and understand. And speaking of updates, there's a special mention for the automations tab in the Shortcuts app. This feature has been around in previous betas but has now made its way back into iOS 13.1 beta 1.

But what about the new automation feature? It turns out that it's not just about smart home devices anymore; it also includes features like shared ETA. What does this mean for you, though? Essentially, you can now set up automated routines that use your device location to provide estimated times of arrival. This is a game-changer for those who frequently take public transportation or rely on their device for daily commutes.

When you adjust the volume of your iPhone while using the volume HUD feature, did you know that it would also display the type of device you're currently connected to? For example, if you're wearing Powerbeats, you'll see the corresponding glyph icon alongside the battery level. This adds a nice touch of personalization to an already feature-rich feature.

Finally, we want to hear from you! What are your thoughts on these new features and changes in iOS 13.1 beta 1? Do any of them stand out to you as particularly exciting or useful? Share your feedback with us, and let's keep the conversation going in the comments section below.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhow's it going folks this is Jeff Benjamin in this video we take a look at io s 13.1 b21 check it out alright so one thing you'll notice is that the heart emoji it's not the actual just standalone hearts but the hearts with the little faces the hearts themselves are a little bit different you'll notice that there's some reflection on the outside edges of the hearts so in this demonstration iowa's 13.1 is on the right with the reflections on the heart in the previous iOS 13 beta is on the left now one of the stain out things about iOS 13 point 1 beta 1 is the presence of 7 dynamic wallpaper to go along with the original 7 now this could allude to the colors that we'll see for the upcoming iPhone 10 our successor but that's just speculation at the moment so here's a more up close and personal look at those seven additional wallpapers the various colors here's that sort of lime green wallpaper and you'll notice as you move your phone those little circles will move as well the text for personal hotspot cat a minor update in 13.1 beta 1 you'll see instead of seeing personal hotspot which is sort of redundant it actually says now allow others to join in 13 beta 1 you'll notice that the quick action shortcut for the Settings app now features a battery glyph with a full battery regardless of what your battery state actually is previously you'll see that the battery was about half full on the little glyph icon but in 13.1 as you can see it's completely full and you'll also notice in 13.1 beta 1 when you go to Settings General and go to fonts you're gonna see no fonts installed of course but now you see additional information telling you you can download apps that install fonts from the App Store with a link to the App Store now in previous betas this is what it looked like fons you install appear here and that's pretty much it so this new update gives us a better idea of what we can expect when iOS 13 ships now you'll also notice that the little dot that appears to the left of the name of beta applications that are downloaded from TestFlight has a slightly changed appear now the indicator is more more of an orange color when you go into control center to adjust the volume of your iPhone you'll notice that the glyph is gonna be much bigger on iOS 13.1 b21 here's another really cool detail now your xbox wireless controller and I'm assuming the PlayStation 4 controller will also show up inside the battery widget alongside your Apple watch or your ear pods or your power beats in your iPhone as well another thing that you'll notice is updated air drop destination icons so now you'll see an actual picture of an iMac or an iPhone instead of just your user profile avatar I actually like the new way better because it makes it easier to quickly determine which device I want to send to now you're also going to notice some extremely subtle but very cool animations when turning on items within the home app just tap in the tiles for instance notice have a light fixture swings back and forth when you turn it on but that's not it now you get additional light icons within the home app so you're not just limited to a few choices now as you can see here you get more options you get things like chandeliers and even light strips you'll notice that the weather widget on iOS 13.1 beat of one on the right features slightly larger glyphs for the hourly forecast and guess what in iOS thirteen point one beat of one the automations tab in the shortcuts app finally makes a comeback after appearing in the initial beta and then going away for quite a few betas after that but now you can have your smart home devices react to changes things to built-in automation and like that feature shared ETA is now back in iOS 13.1 beta 1 but not just that you now have a brand new interface for shared etas as you can see right here and it looks really good and finally when you adjust the volume and you see the volume HUD it will actually display the type of device you're using currently so if you're connected to powerbeats you'll see a powerbeats glyph icon there as you can see when I'm adjusting that the powerbeats glyph icon along with the powerbeats text of course earpods will also display as well and even if you're on a phone call you'll see a little phone glyph to show you that you're on a phone call when adjusting volume as well so that is a look at some of the new features and changes in iOS 13.1 theta1 what do you guys think let me know down below in the comment section this is Jeff with 905 Mackehow's it going folks this is Jeff Benjamin in this video we take a look at io s 13.1 b21 check it out alright so one thing you'll notice is that the heart emoji it's not the actual just standalone hearts but the hearts with the little faces the hearts themselves are a little bit different you'll notice that there's some reflection on the outside edges of the hearts so in this demonstration iowa's 13.1 is on the right with the reflections on the heart in the previous iOS 13 beta is on the left now one of the stain out things about iOS 13 point 1 beta 1 is the presence of 7 dynamic wallpaper to go along with the original 7 now this could allude to the colors that we'll see for the upcoming iPhone 10 our successor but that's just speculation at the moment so here's a more up close and personal look at those seven additional wallpapers the various colors here's that sort of lime green wallpaper and you'll notice as you move your phone those little circles will move as well the text for personal hotspot cat a minor update in 13.1 beta 1 you'll see instead of seeing personal hotspot which is sort of redundant it actually says now allow others to join in 13 beta 1 you'll notice that the quick action shortcut for the Settings app now features a battery glyph with a full battery regardless of what your battery state actually is previously you'll see that the battery was about half full on the little glyph icon but in 13.1 as you can see it's completely full and you'll also notice in 13.1 beta 1 when you go to Settings General and go to fonts you're gonna see no fonts installed of course but now you see additional information telling you you can download apps that install fonts from the App Store with a link to the App Store now in previous betas this is what it looked like fons you install appear here and that's pretty much it so this new update gives us a better idea of what we can expect when iOS 13 ships now you'll also notice that the little dot that appears to the left of the name of beta applications that are downloaded from TestFlight has a slightly changed appear now the indicator is more more of an orange color when you go into control center to adjust the volume of your iPhone you'll notice that the glyph is gonna be much bigger on iOS 13.1 b21 here's another really cool detail now your xbox wireless controller and I'm assuming the PlayStation 4 controller will also show up inside the battery widget alongside your Apple watch or your ear pods or your power beats in your iPhone as well another thing that you'll notice is updated air drop destination icons so now you'll see an actual picture of an iMac or an iPhone instead of just your user profile avatar I actually like the new way better because it makes it easier to quickly determine which device I want to send to now you're also going to notice some extremely subtle but very cool animations when turning on items within the home app just tap in the tiles for instance notice have a light fixture swings back and forth when you turn it on but that's not it now you get additional light icons within the home app so you're not just limited to a few choices now as you can see here you get more options you get things like chandeliers and even light strips you'll notice that the weather widget on iOS 13.1 beat of one on the right features slightly larger glyphs for the hourly forecast and guess what in iOS thirteen point one beat of one the automations tab in the shortcuts app finally makes a comeback after appearing in the initial beta and then going away for quite a few betas after that but now you can have your smart home devices react to changes things to built-in automation and like that feature shared ETA is now back in iOS 13.1 beta 1 but not just that you now have a brand new interface for shared etas as you can see right here and it looks really good and finally when you adjust the volume and you see the volume HUD it will actually display the type of device you're using currently so if you're connected to powerbeats you'll see a powerbeats glyph icon there as you can see when I'm adjusting that the powerbeats glyph icon along with the powerbeats text of course earpods will also display as well and even if you're on a phone call you'll see a little phone glyph to show you that you're on a phone call when adjusting volume as well so that is a look at some of the new features and changes in iOS 13.1 theta1 what do you guys think let me know down below in the comment section this is Jeff with 905 Macke\n"