Apple has showcased a preview of iOS 13, an upcoming software update for Apple devices at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in the United States. The update brings new features like the system-wide Dark Mode, Portrait Lighting adjustment on the camera app and Maps with richer details and more road coverage.
The company announced that iOS 13 is currently available to members on the Apple Developer Programme. All users can sign up for the public beta programme next month at beta.apple.com, with new software features expected to be available later this year.
However, iOS 13 is bad news to some Apple iPhone users as not all models are eligible for the software upgrade. Basically, users with non-compatible devices will have to upgrade to a newer model if they want to use iOS 13.
iPhone 6 users in particular are taking to social media to express disappointment that their devices will not be getting the iOS 13 update. The "iPhone 6" issue became a trending topic on Twitter after the new iOS 13 update was announced.
The iPhone 6 model, which was first released in 2014, is no longer listed for purchase on the official Apple Malaysia website. Local Apple product retailer Switch is listing a 32GB model for RM1,099.
That moment you hear IOS13 is out, but only for you to remember you are still using iPhone 6 ??????#iOS13 #WWDC19 pic.twitter.com/W5FByxpOIg — MYP Tweets (@Myp_tweets) June 4, 2019
Dissapoonted not having the ios13 for iphone 6 #WWDC19 — Sreekar Suri (@srsuri2935) June 4, 2019
My iPhone 6 wont be getting iOS13 after I read all the cool things about it pic.twitter.com/MH1GxmR4Wu — Shilo21?? (@nomascel) June 3, 2019
My iPhone is slowing down... With today’s #WWDC2019 announcement I know I am forced to upgrade my stalwart iPhone 6. #iOS13 renders my 6 obsolete but I fear it already knows it and is being less responsive as it sees its fate on the horizon... — Chris Casal (@mr_casal) June 3, 2019
& Cue Every IPhone 6 User Ever#WWDC19 #IOS13 pic.twitter.com/KqufCkIrWe — DarkBornLight #Artist #ProUterus #Writer #Director (@DarkBornLight) June 3, 2019
apple excluding the iPhone 6 from ios13 after i just got it pic.twitter.com/7nAjRriFsF — ... (@jimiiagboola) June 4, 2019
Apple is finally dropping support for iPhone 6 & earlier with iOS13. iPhone 6 and its 1GB RAM provided a horrible user experience when it was released several years ago. Surprised it hung around this long. RIP 1GB — Matt Humrick (@MattHumrick) June 3, 2019
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