iOS 13 – Wikipedia

Version Build Codename Release date Notes Update type 13.0 17A577 YukonPre September 19, 2019 Initial release on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max

• Introduces Dark Mode
• Introduces “Sign in with Apple”, allowing users to link accounts to their Apple ID
• Introduces Apple Arcade
• Integrates Siri and Shortcuts
• Adds more Memoji customization options
• Redesigns the CarPlay Dashboard
• Adds custom fonts to the App Store
• Enables external drive support in the Files app
• Enables SMB support in the Files app
• Enables extraction and compression of .zip archives
• Adds “Allow Once” location permission
• Redesigns volume control in the upper-left corner to be less unobtrusive
• Adds 38 more keyboard languages
• Adds Voice Control
• Introduces Low Data Mode, to reduce data usage over cellular networks
• Introduces Optimized Battery Charging, which learns from your charging behavior to only charge your device when you need it
• Find My iPhone and Find My Friends are combined into one app

Initial Release 13.1 17A844 Yukon September 24, 2019[9] Initial release for HomePod

• Allows AirDrop transfers by pointing iPhones at one another for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
• Allows sharing Apple Maps ETA while a route is in progress
• Fixes bug that allows malicious websites to read browsing history

Feature Update 13.1.1 17A854 September 27, 2019[10]

• Addresses an issue that prevented iPhones from restoring from backups
• Addresses an issue that caused rapid battery draining
• Addresses an issue that re-enabled Safari search suggestions after they were disabled

Bug Fixes 13.1.2 17A860

17A861[a]

September 30, 2019[11]

• Fixes bug where the progress bar for restoring iCloud backups would not vanish after the backup was successfully loaded
• Fixes a bug where display calibration data may be lost

Bug Fixes 13.1.3 17A878 October 15, 2019[12]

• Fixes an issue where iPhones may not ring or vibrate when receiving a call
• Fixes an issue where Apple Watches may not successfully pair

Bug Fixes 13.2 17B84 YukonB October 28, 2019[13]

• Introduces Deep Fusion, which uses the A13 Bionic Neural Engine to capture photos in much better detail
• Adds 70 new emojis, along with skin tones
• Adds AirPods Pro support
• Adds options to control Siri and Dictation recordings
• Fixes bug that allowed AirDrop transfers to be forcefully accepted when the recipient is in Everyone mode
• Provides support for new HomePod features
  • The ability for HomePod to recognize the voices of different family members to provide a personalized experience
  • Handoff music, podcasts or phone calls by bringing the iPhone close to HomePod
  • Add music to HomeKit scenes
  • Play relaxing high-quality soundtracks with Ambient Sounds
  • Set sleep timers to fall asleep to music or Ambient Sounds

Feature Update 13.2.1 17B90 October 30, 2019[14] HomePod only Bug Fixes 13.2.2 17B102 November 7, 2019[15]

• Fixes a bug that caused background apps to quit unexpectedly

Bug Fixes 13.2.3 17B111 November 18, 2019[16]

• Fixes issue where search within Mail, Files, and Notes may not function
• Fixes a bug where attachments may not display correctly in the Messages details view

Bug Fixes 13.3 17C54 YukonC December 10, 2019[17]

• Adds more parental controls features to Screen Time, such as limits on who the child can call, message, or FaceTime
• Adds French language option for Stocks in Canada
• Fixes bug where phone calls initiated by Siri may be initiated on the wrong cellular plan for devices with two active plans

Feature 13.3.1 17D50 YukonD January 28, 2020[18]

• Fixes issue in Screen Time where allowed contacts may be added without a passcode (if one is enabled)
• Addresses an issue where a delay between pushing the capture button and recording a photo with Deep Fusion on iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro

Bug Fixes 13.4 17E255 YukonE March 24, 2020[19]

• Introduces 9 new Memojis
• Adds iCloud Drive folder sharing from Files, along with Google Drive-like permissions
• Adds third-party navigation app support for CarPlay
• Adds predictive typing support for Arabic
• Fixes issue where Photos may report using more storage than they actually do
• Fixes an issue in Settings where cellular data is incorrectly reported as off
• Fixes issue where Reply to Messages on Lock Screen is still allowed when disabled
• Fixed issue where Private browsing history is saved in Screen Time

Feature Update 17E8255 April 15, 2020[b] Initial release on iPhone SE (2nd generation) Initial Release 13.4.1 17E262 April 7, 2020[20]

• Fixes a bug where selecting Bluetooth from the Quick Actions menu on the home screen may fail

Bug Fixes 17E8258 April 23, 2020[21] 13.5 17F75 YukonF May 20, 2020[22]

• Automatically presents passcode field when swiping up on the Lock Screen when wearing a mask on Face ID Devices, this also works with other apps that support signing in with Face ID
• Introduces Exposure Notification API support for contact tracing and bug fixes
• Fixes a bug where a user’s video in FaceTime may not be paused if they exit the app while a call request is being received

Bug Fixes 13.5.1 17F80 June 1, 2020[23] Patches a bug that allowed the unc0ver jailbreak to work Security Fixes 13.6 17G68 YukonG July 15, 2020[24]

• Adds digital car key support
• Adds setting to automatically download updates when on Wi-Fi
• Fixes an issue that caused data roaming to appear disabled on eSIM plans when it was active

Feature Update 13.6.1 17G80 August 12, 2020[25]

• Fixes a bug that caused DeathRow to not be emptied when iPhone storage capacity is nearing full
• Fixes a bug that caused displays to have a green tint due to poor thermal management
• Fixes a bug that caused Exposure Notifications to be disabled

Bug Fixes 13.7 17H35 YukonH September 1, 2020[26]

• Allows use of the Exposure Notifications system without the need of an app

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