Apple Releases iOS 13.4.1

Apple Releases iOS 13.4.1: Surprise Update With Important Fixes

Last month, Apple released iOS 13.4, a big update with lots of features, as you’ll see below. But now, there’s another update.  latest Apple iOS 13 update has just dropped and it’s one that is primarily designed to squish bugs, including an important one that impacted FaceTime.

Here’s everything important in this update, plus how to download and install it. Since iPadOS 13.4.1 has an extra bug squish, that’s here, too.

How to get it

You’re old hands at this, but just in case you’re not The new operating software is now available to download on compatible iPhones, with iPadOS 13.4.1 also ready for compatible iPads. Go to Settings, then General, then Software Update. Click on Download and Install, and leave it alone to work its magic.

What’s in the update?

FaceTime Fix

One of the unforeseen consequences of installing iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 was that FaceTime calls may not work if you were FaceTime-calling someone who had iOS 9.3.6 or earlier versions of macOS, specifically El Capitan 10.11.6 or earlier. This has now been fixed, Apple says.

Choosing Bluetooth from Quick Actions

There was an issue with the Settings app where, if you wanted to choose Bluetooth from the Quick Actions Menu, the one on the Home Screen when you swipe down from the top-right corner, it might not do what it should. With 13.4.1, everything should work just fine again.

iPadOS 13.4.1 flashlight issue

This sorts an issue on the most recent iPad Pro models. That’s the fourth-generation 12.9-inch and second-generation 11-inch iPad Pro. Tapping the Flashlight button in Control Center or on the Lock screen could result in nothing happening. Which, obviously, wasn’t the plan. This certainly wasn’t universal, I never experienced it, but this update should fix it.