2019-01-23 17:38
Technology
Alex Lowe

iOS 12.1.3 for iOS and HomePod released to fix a host of bugs

iOS 12.1.3 for iOS and HomePod released to fix a host of bugs

This week, Apple has released a much needed bug fix update for iOS 12, with iOS 12.1.3.

This update applies to iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and the HomePod, as the HomePod basically runs a lighter version of iOS, it gets all the updates too.

What has been fixed?

Messages

Some users had issues with Messages, where if you scrolled through a list of images in the details panel, it would just show greyed boxes and never load the images up, instead grey boxes would show up.

CarPlay

Issues with CarPlay should be fixed now too, with the new update. Some users had issues with CarPlay systems from just disconnecting from newer iPhone models.

iPad Pro

A small number of users saw issues with external audio inputs having distorted audio on the newer iPad Pro models, iOS 12.1.3 should fix this too.

HomePod

This update for HomePod should stop the speaker randomly disabling Siri and restarting.

How do I update?

One of the easiest way to update your iPhone, is using the iPhone itself. Simply plug your device into power, then tap Settings > General > Software Update. iOS 12 will then proceed to download, it may need a password from you to confirm. The installation process takes around 5-10 mins, then the device will reboot prompting you to unlock it again.

Alex Lowe

iOS 12.1.3 for iOS and HomePod released to fix a host of bugs

Alex Lowe is the owner and editor of the interface and started the website in 2013. He publishes the majority of the content on the website, hosts the three podcasts and the runs the YouTube channels. Alex has a professional background in computer networking, FWA and WiFi.

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