Apple recently released iOS 13.3 as part of its rapid-fire update since iOS 13 was launched in September. The recent update introduced notable fixes and new features. Here are the significant issues and features in the latest not so perfect iOS update.
The iOS 13.3 is for all devices compatible with iOS 13. In other words, from iPhone 6S up to the latest iPhone 11 series and iPod Touch 7th generation. Users should receive automatic upgrade notifications, but if it is not available, it can be manually done. Go to Settings, General, Software Update.
For beta testers running in the later version of iOS, they need to unroll their iPhones, or iOS 13.3 will not show up. The latest iOS build, unlike other releases, delivers features and fixes, although big issues are still there. This includes the issue with Mobile Data.
Although Apple already promised to include a fix in iOS 13.3, several users are still experiencing mobile data problems, reports Forbes. Surprisingly, some of these issues, according to the report, are introduced by iOS 13.3. In addition to the mobile data issue, several users are also reporting about the severe battery drain issue.
A few days earlier, CNBC reported a flaw that allows children to bypass the Screen Time control feature of iOS 13.3. By syncing contacts with any service aside from iCloud, unknown contact numbers could be contacted, texted, called, FaceTime with, without any restrictions. Apple assured users that a fix would be introduced in iOS 13.3.1, which might be released within the next weeks.
On Dec. 18, Apple released the first public beta for iOS 13.3.1. Users are expecting that the fix for Screen Time is one of its priorities. Elcomsoft, a Russian Cybersecurity firm, recently shared vulnerability in iOS 12 to iOS 13.3 just recently. There is a vulnerability in the iOS that, with the use of their forensic tool, could allow hackers to extract, data, and passwords, among other things, from unlocked iPhones.
Here is a rundown of other improvements noted in the changelog by Apple:
Fixes issues in Mail that may prevent downloading new messages.
Addresses an issue that prevented deleting messages in Gmail accounts.
Fixes an issue where the cursor may not move after long pressing on the space bar.
Addresses an issue that may cause screenshots to appear blurry via Messages.
Resolves an issue where cropping or using Markup on screenshots may not save.
Fixes an issue where Voice Memos may not be shared with other audio apps.
Addresses an issue where the missed call badge on the Phone app may not clear.
Resolves an issue where the Cellular Data setting may incorrectly show as off.
Fixes an issue that prevented turning off Dark Mode when Smart Invert was enabled.
Addresses an issue where some wireless chargers may charge more slowly.
Resolves issues that could cause incorrect characters to display in messages and duplication of sent messages in Exchange accounts.
