The fourth beta of iOS 13.5 was released yesterday, and we have already seen a hands-on video of the OS. Now, we have a speed test video of iOS 13.5 beta 4 vs iOS 13.4.1 to examine any performance differences between the two versions.
In the video below, we get to see if there are any spec improvements in the new iOS 13.5 beta 4 over the current release of Apple’s mobile OS. The tests are run on a number of Apple devices. If you want to skip to a specific device, the iPhone SE starts at 00:16, iPhone 6S at 06:53, iPhone 7 at 13:21, iPhone 8 at 19:28, and iPhone XR at 25:39. Let’s see if there is any difference.
Performance Analysis
As we can see from the video, there are no major speed improvements in the new beta of iOS 13.5 in either the boot-up times or the app performance. This is somewhat expected as beta versions are primarily released for testing and feedback purposes rather than for significant performance enhancements. However, it is still important to note that the stability and minor tweaks in the beta version could lead to a smoother user experience in the final release.
The iPhone SE, iPhone 6S, iPhone 7, iPhone 8, and iPhone XR all showed similar performance metrics when comparing iOS 13.5 beta 4 to iOS 13.4.1. Boot times and app loading speeds were nearly identical, indicating that Apple has focused more on under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes rather than on speed enhancements.
New Features and Improvements
While the speed test may not show significant improvements, iOS 13.5 beta 4 does come with some notable new features and improvements. One of the key updates is the introduction of the Exposure Notification API, developed in collaboration with Google. This API is designed to help with contact tracing efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic by allowing apps to notify users if they have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus.
Another important update is the modification of Face ID to make it easier to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask. The new feature quickly brings up the passcode entry screen if it detects that the user is wearing a mask, thus reducing the frustration of multiple failed Face ID attempts.
Additionally, iOS 13.5 includes improvements to group FaceTime calls, allowing users to control the prominence of the video tiles of participants. This can be particularly useful in large group calls where the automatic resizing of tiles can be distracting.
Apple is expected to release the final version of iOS 13.5 sometime before the end of May. As soon as we get more details about its release date, we will let you guys know. The final release is anticipated to include all the features and improvements seen in the beta versions, along with any additional tweaks based on user feedback.
Source & Image Credit: iAppleBytes
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