The latest update for iOS 13 was released yesterday with a few necessary changes.
iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
Probably the most talked-about change coming with iOS 13.3.1 is the ability to switch off the U1 Ultra Wideband chip. There are international regulations that require the ability to switch off the chip entirely at specific locations. Switching off the chip will ensure no location tracking of any kind.
Read my article about the chip to understand what it does as well as the privacy implications have.
Other Small Changes
- Addressed glitch with Communication Limits allowing a child to add a contact without the need to insert the Screen Time password
- Added a Play Again option in the TV App when you want to replay a show you have already seen
- Fixed a bug that was responsible for a pause just before Deep Fusion photo editing
- Fixed a bug that loaded images and photos in Mail even when Load Remote Images was switched off
- Fixed problem with several undo dialogues showing up in Mail
- Fixed an issue with notification delivery over WiFi, making them more dependable
- Fixed a bug with FaceTime to not mistakenly use the ultra-wide camera at the back and rather the wide camera
- Fixed CarPlay problem where sounds could have been distorted while making a phone call in some cars
- Added Indian English support for Siri voices for the HomePod
iPadOS
iPadOS has only five fixes which align with iOS 13.3.1 fixes. Here is the list of fixes for iPadOS:
- Addressed glitch with Communication Limits allowing a child to add a contact without the need to insert the Screen Time password
- Fixed a bug that loaded images and photos in Mail even when Load Remote Images was switched off
- Fixed problem with several undo dialogues showing up in Mail
- Fixed an issue with notification delivery over WiFi, making them more dependable
- Added Indian English support for Siri voices for the HomePod
Security Updates
Read about the security updates on Apple’s site.
Closing
Even if you don’t have the latest Apple hardware, it’s always good to update to make sure you have the latest security features. Luckily, the latest iOS and iPadOS 13 releases have been stable, but it’s always good to wait a day or two to see if any problems pop up. If there are any problems with this release, I will post an update to let you know.
