There is another reason to keep a distance for now on the latest iOS 13 beta release, which is the third for developers and the second for public testers. A new bug has been discovered, and it could potentially permit unauthenticated access to saved passwords on the Settings application of both the iPhone and the iPad.
According to 9to5Mac, the security issue can be found on the iOS 13 as well as the iPadOS 13. The bug was first demoed by YouTube channel iDeviceHelp, the report added.
In the video clip, it was shown that by repeatedly tapping on the "Website & App Passwords" menu, all the password and login details stored in the app could be accessed by anyone. This maneuver can be readily executed without the usual authentication protocol provided in the Face ID or Touch ID security features.
It is understood that Apple has been made aware of the issue, but the company has yet to release a statement. So it remains unclear if a fix will be deployed soon or through the next beta seeding of the mobile OS that is expected this week.
There is no assurance though that the problem will get resolved by the next beta release given Apple has kept its silence on the matter.
In a related story, Apple Insider said that while the bug could lead to a security breach, it can be classified for now in the minor category. "The issue is minor as a device must already be unlocked to access Settings," the report stated.
Nonetheless, this latest iOS 13 bug should serve as a reminder to users that beta testing has its corresponding risks. If one has to take the unfinished mobile OS for a spin, it's only fair to expect problems along the way, which ranges from performance and stability issues or the likelihood of encountering security vulnerabilities.
It will be a few more weeks before iOS 13, and the same goes for iPadOS 13, gets delivered in its final cut but Apple fans are already anticipating the numerous feature bumps. Among the most prominent jumps would be the faster Face ID processing that Apple will be boosted by up to 30 percent.
Siri too will get an enhancement in the form of having a more natural voice, which should get the impression of interacting with a near-human digital assistant instead of a bot.
However, the one feature upgrade that probably generates the most excitement is Apple's introduction of the Dark Mode with iOS 13. The tech giant said it would be a system-wide implementation, but third-party apps will require adjustments by their developers for the interface to apply optimally.
