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Apple has recently released the official update for iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6 to all users. Unlike iOS 13.5, iOS 13.6 is a minor update, including bug fixes and some noteworthy new features.
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What's New in iOS 13.6? Is it Worth the Upgrade?
Car Key Feature
The Car Key feature was initially introduced with iOS 14 at the WWDC 2020 event held on June 22. However, there's no need to wait until the official release of iOS 14 later this fall, as the feature has been seamlessly integrated into the iOS 13.6 update. With Car Key, users can use their iPhones to unlock their cars. Currently, this new feature only supports select BMW models.
Automatic Update Control Option
In iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6, Apple introduces additional options allowing users to choose whether to install updates manually or enable automatic updates.
Audio Story Feature for Apple News+
Another noteworthy feature in iOS 13.6 is the Audio Story for Apple News+. Initially discovered in the iOS 13.5.5 beta update, this feature is designed to narrate news stories using voice.
Apple News Today
In addition to the Audio Story feature for Apple News+, iOS 13.6 also comes with a new feature called Apple News Today. Apple News Today is a news program guiding listeners through engaging and free stories, available from Monday to Friday in the United States.
Symptom Tracking in Health App
The Health app on iOS 13.6 has been updated, adding a new section called 'Symptoms,' allowing users to note symptoms of illnesses and share them with third-party apps.
Bookmark Reading Position in Apple News
A subtle yet notable change in the Apple News app on iOS 13.6 is the addition of the feature to bookmark the reading position. When you exit the app and return, it will reopen exactly where you left off.
FaceTime Support in UAE
Finally, Apple has expanded FaceTime support to users in the UAE. However, to use the feature, users need to change the location of their device to a different region.
Focus on Local News
With iOS 13.6, Apple enhances the local news experience managed in selected regions of the United States, including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, and more, to provide readers with content from local publishers.
In addition to the mentioned features and improvements, the iOS 13.6 update also includes several bug fixes:
- Added an option to choose automatic updates only when connected to Wifi.
- Resolved an issue causing apps to become unresponsive when syncing data from iCloud Drive.
- Fixed an issue disabling the data roaming option on eSIM despite being active.
- Addressed disruptions in audio during Wifi Calling.
- Fixed a bug preventing some iPhone 6S and iPhone SE devices from making Wifi Calling.
- Resolved issues related to the keyboard and various other bugs.
This Mytour article just answered your questions about what's new in iOS 13.6 and whether it's worth upgrading. We hope this article has provided you with valuable information.
To update to iOS 13.6 on your device, simply follow the download link below, then select the appropriate device for the download.
