Apple has released iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1 and they are now available for download. The release comes 5 days after iOS 13.0 was released for iPhone and iPod touch. This is the first iPadOS 13 release for iPads as Apple has skipped iPadOS 13.0 for iPads. At first Apple had announced that iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13 would become available on September 30th, however these plans were pushed up to September 24th.
If you are interested in updating your iPhone or iPad to this latest release, then head over to the Software Update section of your device in order to download it. You can also update through iTunes automatically or with the iOS 13.1 IPSW download links below.
Here’s what’s new in iPadOS 13.1
As this is the first iPadOS 13 release for iPad users it brings some big changes to the iPads for the very first time. With iPadOS 13.1 iPad users are getting the Dark mode, enhanced Slide Over and Split View features for more powerful multitasking, App Exposé, redesigned home screen user-interface with smaller icons and widgets section, desktop-class Safari with downloads manager feature.
iPadOS also brings the new text selection gestures, better latency for Apple Pencil, Sidecar feature with macOS Catalina, Full-Page markup feature, keyboard shortcuts, New Font Management feature, Redesigned Files app, iCloud Drive Folder Sharing, File Sharing, Support for External Hard Drives, Sign In With Apple, Redesigned Photos and Reminders apps, Faster unlocks with Face ID, 2x faster app launches, Apple Arcade, Siri enhancements, Memoji Stickers and custom Memoji, Audio Sharing with AirPods, Mail app enhancements and more.
iPadOS 13 is compatible with the following devices:
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro
- 11-inch iPad Pro
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro
- iPad (7th generation)
- iPad (6th generation)
- iPad (5th generation)
- iPad mini (5th generation)
- iPad mini 4
- iPad Air (3rd generation)
- iPad Air 2
Useful iPadOS 13 tutorials:
- How To Connect And Use A Mouse With iPad [Tutorial]
- Super Useful iPadOS Keyboard Shortcuts For Safari
- How To Change Home Screen Icon Size In iPadOS
- How To Customize Mouse Pointer On iPadOS 13: Change Size, Color And Speed
- How To Delete Apps In iOS 13 And iPadOS 13
- 5 Tips And Tricks For Quick Action Menus In iOS 13 And iPadOS 13
- iPadOS Text Editing Gestures For Cut, Copy, Paste, Text Selection And More
- How To Zip Or Compress Files On iPhone And iPad Using Files App
- How To Switch Between Icon, List And Column Views In Files App
- How To Change Location For Safari Downloads On iPhone And iPad
- How To Access Compact Keyboard And Use QuickPath Swipe Feature On iPadOS
Here’s what’s new in iOS 13.1
Compared to iPadOS 13.1, iOS 13.1 is a smaller release as most of the iOS 13 features have already been introduced in iOS 13.0. Having said that iOS 13.1 also brings many noticeable changes to the operating system.
iOS 13.1 adds the Shortcut Automations feature, Share ETA feature in Apple Maps, Reading Goals feature in Apple Books, Improved HEVC encoding, U1 chip support on iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, Updated Font Settings page, Orange icon for apps in beta, Volume HUD enhancements with ability to show connected device, new HomeKit icons and more.
iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1 IPSW Download Links
iPhone
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone 11 Pro
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone 11
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone XS Max
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone XS
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone XR
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone X
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone 8 Plus
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone 8
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone 7 Plus
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone 7
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone 6s Plus
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone 6s
- iOS 13.1 IPSW For iPhone SE
iPad
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Generation)
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd Generation)
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st Generation)
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad Pro 11-inch
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad Pro 10.5-inch
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad Pro 9.7-inch
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad 10.2-inch (7th Generation)
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad (6th Generation)
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad (5th Generation)
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad mini 5
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad mini 4
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad Air (3rd Generation)
- iPadOS 13.1 IPSW for iPad Air 2
iPod touch
- iOS 13.1 IPSW for iPod touch 7th generation
