Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 With Toggle for Turning Off U1 Chip in Latest iPhones

[MacRumors]

Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1, minor updates to the iOS 13 operating system. iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 come over a month after the release of iOS/iPadOS 13.3, which brought Communication Limits for Screen Time.

The iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 updates are available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released an iOS 12.4.5 update for older devices.

iOS 13.3.1 includes a "Networking & Wireless" toggle that turns off the U1 Ultra Wideband chip in the latest iPhones. The feature, located in the Privacy > Location Services section of the Settings app, turns off location for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Ultra Wideband.

Apple added this location toggle after it was discovered that the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max continue to track user location even when location services options are disabled. This is because there are international regulatory requirements that mandate the U1 chip be disabled in certain locations.

The new toggle makes sure location tracking is off for the U1 chip at all times. Apple has also added a new "Play Again" button when replaying content that you've already watched in the TV app. The update also includes multiple bug fixes for issues that include a Communication Limits bug that allowed it to be bypassed, a problem with Mail that could prevent images from loading, an issue that could case push notifications to fail to be delivered, and more. Apple's full release notes for the update are below:

iOS 13.3.1 includes bug fixes and improvements. This update:
- Fixes an issue in Communication Limits that could allow a contact to be added without entering the Screen Time passcode
- Adds a setting to control the use of location services by the U1 Ultra Wideband chip
- Addresses an issue that could cause a momentary delay before editing a Deep Fusion photo taken on iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro
- Resolves an issue with Mail that could cause remote images to load even when the "Load Remote Images" setting is disabled
- Fixes an issue that could cause multiple undo dialogs to appear in Mail
- Addresses an issue where FaceTime could use the rear facing ultra-wide camera instead of the wide camera
- Resolves an issue where push notifications could fail to be delivered over Wi-Fi
- Addresses a CarPlay issue that could cause distorted sound when making phone calls in certain vehicles
- Introduces support for Indian English Siri voices for HomePod

Apple also has separate release notes for iPadOS 13.3.1:

iPadOS 13.3.1 includes bug fixes and improvements. This update:
- Fixes an issue in Communication Limits that could allow a contact to be added without entering the Screen Time passcode
- Addresses an issue with Mail that could cause remote images to load even when the "Load Remote Images" setting is disabled
- Fixes an issue that could cause multiple undo dialogs to appear in Mail
- Resolves an issue where push notifications could fail to be delivered over Wi-Fi
- Introduces support for Indian English Siri voices for HomePod

For more on the new features that Apple added to iOS with the launch of ?iOS 13?, make sure to check out our iOS 13 roundup.

Article Link: Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 With Toggle for Turning Off U1 Chip in Latest iPhones

 

[Rychiar]

not seeing it

 

[jakeuten]

- Addresses an issue where FaceTime could use the rear facing ultra-wide camera instead of the wide camera

Finally. My 11 Pro used the ultra wide angle camera exclusively for FaceTime when not using the front camera.

 

[1204932]

Nice, but hopefully there's a lot more fixes than what's listed here

 

[44267547]

not seeing it

It’s available. FYI, it’s _Not_ unusual for an iOS update to not show for everybody at the same time.

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Here’s what it addresses:

 

[chrisdazzo]

OTA available, 278.8 MB on iPhone 11 Pro.
Also available on Dev Portal. Build 17D50.

 

[kissmo]

Wondering if they also bring Airpods FW update today.
iPad pro has some glitches when using Apple’s folio keyboard so I hope I see some of these ironed out.

Update - catalina also gets updated.

 

[drlunanerd]

In the UK we get an extra bug fix!

iOS 13.3.1 includes bug fixes and improvements. This update:

• Fixes an issue where O2 customers could experience intermittent network connectivity

For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

 

[Ubuntu]

Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1, minor updates to the iOS 13 operating system. iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 come over a month after the release of iOS/iPadOS 13.3, which brought Communication Limits for Screen Time.

The iOS and ???iPadOS??? 13.3.1 updates are available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released an iOS 12.4.5 update for older devices.

iOS 13.3.1 includes a "Networking & Wireless" toggle that turns off the U1 Ultra Wideband chip in the latest iPhones. The feature, located in the Privacy > Location Services section of the Settings app, turns off location for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Ultra Wideband.

Apple added this location toggle after it was discovered that the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max continue to track user location even when location services options are disabled. This is because there are international regulatory requirements that mandate the U1 chip be disabled in certain locations.

The new toggle makes sure location tracking is off for the U1 chip at all times. Apple has also added a new "Play Again" button when replaying content that you've already watched in the TV app. The update also includes multiple bug fixes for issues that include a Communication Limits bug that allowed it to be bypassed, a problem with Mail that could prevent images from loading, an issue that could case push notifications to fail to be delivered, and more. Apple's full release notes for the update are below:Apple also has separate release notes for iPadOS 13.3.1:For more on the new features that Apple added to iOS with the launch of ?iOS 13?, make sure to check out our iOS 13 roundup.

Article Link: Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 With Toggle for Turning Off U1 Chip in Latest iPhones

Minor formatting issue "The iOS and ???iPadOS??? 13.3.1"

 

[44267547]

Nice, but hopefully there's a lot more fixes than what's listed here

See itemized description in the attachment I posted above.

 

[Braderunner]

Weird how these have been showing up for beta testers lately.

 

[petitpiton]

Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1, minor updates to the iOS 13 operating system. iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 come over a month after the release of iOS/iPadOS 13.3, which brought Communication Limits for Screen Time.

The iOS and ???iPadOS??? 13.3.1 updates are available on all eligible devices over-the-air in the Settings app. To access the updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple has also released an iOS 12.4.5 update for older devices.

iOS 13.3.1 includes a "Networking & Wireless" toggle that turns off the U1 Ultra Wideband chip in the latest iPhones. The feature, located in the Privacy > Location Services section of the Settings app, turns off location for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Ultra Wideband.

Apple added this location toggle after it was discovered that the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max continue to track user location even when location services options are disabled. This is because there are international regulatory requirements that mandate the U1 chip be disabled in certain locations.

The new toggle makes sure location tracking is off for the U1 chip at all times. Apple has also added a new "Play Again" button when replaying content that you've already watched in the TV app. The update also includes multiple bug fixes for issues that include a Communication Limits bug that allowed it to be bypassed, a problem with Mail that could prevent images from loading, an issue that could case push notifications to fail to be delivered, and more. Apple's full release notes for the update are below:Apple also has separate release notes for iPadOS 13.3.1:For more on the new features that Apple added to iOS with the launch of ?iOS 13?, make sure to check out our iOS 13 roundup.

Article Link: Apple Releases iOS and iPadOS 13.3.1 With Toggle for Turning Off U1 Chip in Latest iPhones

Catalina 10.15.3 is out too!

 

[wgaller]

watch OS 6,1,2 as well.

 

[farewelwilliams]

toggle added due to overreaction.

 

[Phuz01]

Downloading and installing on my 11 Pro Max.

Wow... only 16 seconds to download.

 

[Stromos]

Different build number than the public beta?

Public Beta: 17D5050a
Final: 17D50

Edit: Looks like it. I am installing now I'll update with new build number. 3.95gb OTA.

 

[WannaGoMac]

Sigh mail app is still crap

 

[BigMcGuire]

42 mins for me to download. 15 mins later I'm at 17 mins to download (on FIOS).

Edit: 60 mins now. :/

 

[DeepIn2U]

watch OS 6,1,2 as well.

sweet sweet update day

HomePod being done now iOS iPhone 8 and later Nike+ S4.
Ooo yeah stock is up $7US today.
Sweet day while on a crap day at work. Thank you .... an Apple a day ... really saves the day

 

[niho]

I hope that they are gonna be able to fix all the Mail app bugs until ios 14 release.

 

[007Josef]

macOS 10.15.3 is also here....

 

[raindogg]

Hopefully it fixes the speed issue with my iPad mini. Worked great until the last update, then it slowed down to a halt.

 

[Phuz01]

Installed in about 25 minutes. No discernable differences, and I've plugged in my AirPods Pro in the hopes we got a firmware release pushed with this to replace the 2C54 debacle.

 

[kissmo]

I am curious about the FW as well... I am looking forward to it.

 

[Morod]

Also released today by Apple is iOS 12.4.5 for older iPads and other iToys. Thanks Apple!