Apple launched the iOS 13.7 update for iPhone, and this update comes only six days after the launch of the first public beta release of iOS 13.7. While it's one of the shortest periods of Apple's beta testing, what's new in iOS 13.7?


IOS 13.7 update features

◉ Obviously, the only major new feature in this update is an upgrade to the contact notification for those who have contracted the COVID-19 virus already in iOS. Now, countries no longer need to create an app to take advantage of contact notifications. Alternatively, appropriate support can simply be provided by the public health authority in your area.

◉ In iOS 13.7, the contact notifications list has been moved from Settings - Privacy - Health - COVID-19 contact notifications to the Settings - Contact notifications section.

◉ You will also see a new toggle switch for setting Availability Alerts, so you can see when your region is adding support for the feature. These changes are like those already in iOS 14.

◉ If your case supports mixing notices in this way, you will see direct contact notices from the settings page. Your iPhone will guide you through the appropriate steps to verify if these notifications are supported in your area. If it is, you will see how you can take advantage of the feature. If not, you will only need to check back later, or rely on the 'Availability Alerts' mentioned above.

◉ This release includes bug fixes for the iPhone and general improvements to the system.

There is an unofficial note from those who tried this version, that there is an improvement in the performance of the battery, this note is based on the experience of users, and you can tell us in the comments if there is indeed an improvement in the performance of the battery with you or not.


Before updating, be sure to take a backup copy of the contents of your device, whether on the iCloud or the iTunes application

To update your device, take the following steps ...

1

To update to iOS 13.7, you will need an iPhone compatible with iOS 13.

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Go to Settings -> General -> Software Update, it will show you that an update is available.

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You can click on Learn more to view the update details.

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To download the update, you must connect to the Wi-Fi, and it is preferable to connect your device to the charger, then press the "Download and Install" button, and the terms and conditions will appear to you, then agree to them.

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After the update is finished, the device will restart. After several steps, the update will be completed.

If you enable "automatic updates", you can simply allow your iPhone to update overnight when connected to Wi-Fi and the battery is above 50%.

This iOS 13.7 update is a major update recommended so that you can benefit from its new features, and if you encounter a problem during or after the update, do not hesitate and tell us about it in the comments below.

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