Apple has just released iOS 12.1.3, offering a handful of minor bug fixes for the iPhone, iPad, and HomePod. We're not aware of any major new user-facing features, but it's a good idea to stay up to date with the latest bug-fixing releases.
Apple's release notes for the iPhone and iPad are as follows:
- Fixes an issue in Messages that could impact scrolling through photos in the Details view.
- Addresses an issue where photos could have striped artifacts after being sent from the Share Sheet.
- Fixes an issue that may cause audio distortion when using external audio input devices on iPad Pro (2018).
- Resolves an issue that could cause certain CarPlay systems to disconnect from iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max.
The HomePod also runs iOS, and this release includes a couple of fixes targeted at it:
