Apple releases iPadOS 13.1, iOS 13.1, and tvOS 13

Enlarge / iPadOS on the new iPad. (credit: Samuel Axon)

Apple released three major new operating system updates today, following the release of iOS 13 for iPhones and iPods last week. iPadOS brings the changes and features of iOS 13 to the iPad, plus a plethora of new tablet-specific functionality as the iPad's operating system officially branches away from the iPhone for the first time. iOS 13.1 fixes numerous bugs and brings a few features to iPhones that were originally planned for iOS 13. And tvOS 13 adds Apple Arcade, new game controller support, multi-user functionality, and more to supported Apple TV devices.

Table of Contents

• Major changes in iOS 13.1
• Share ETA in Maps
• Audio Sharing
• Shortcuts Automations
• AirDrop with the U1
• iOS 13 bug fixes
• Major changes in iPadOS
• A separation from iOS
• Expanded multitasking
• Widgets on the Home Screen
• Apple Pencil improvements
• Other additions
• Major changes in tvOS
• Future Ars coverage
• iOS 13.1 update notes
• iPadOS 13.1 update notes

Major changes in iOS 13.1

Share ETA in Maps

There's now a "Share ETA" button in Apple Maps while you're navigating with directions. Tapping it will bring up a share sheet so you can send your status to a friend, partner, family member—whoever needs to know your ETA.

The recipient will get a text that includes your destination and your estimated time of arrival. If your ETA slips due to traffic, a route change, or some other circumstance, the recipient will also get an automated text letting them know your updated arrival time.

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