Apple has just released its fifth update to the iOS 12 operating system, iOS 12.1.3, you can download the update through Settings - General - Software Update. iOS 12.1.3 is a bug fix update that addressed issues for HomePod, iPad Pro, CarPlay, Messages, Photos, and so on.
This update:Apple also released macOS 10.14.3, watchOS 5.1.3, and tvOS 12.1.2 today, and all of three software updates focused on bug fixes and performance improvements. As always, you can download them via Software Update in the Settings app on your devices. We will update this post if a new feature is being discovered.
- 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
This release also includes bug fixes for HomePod. This update:
- Fixes an issue that could cause HomePod to restart
- Addresses an issue that could cause Siri to stop listening