Apple Releases iOS 8.1.3 – Reduces Required Storage for Update, Fixes Messages and FaceTime Issues, More

Apple has issued an update for its iOS 8 mobile operating system. iOS 8.1.3 address complaints about the required amount of storage for software updates, fixes an issue that prevented some users from entering their Apple ID password in Messages and FaceTime, and more.

iOS 8.1.3 is available as an over the air update on your iOS device by going to: “Settings” -> “General” -> “Software Update.” Users can also update their device via iTunes on their Mac or PC computer.

Apple says the release includes bug fixes, increased stability and performance improvements, which include:

  • Reduces the amount of storage required to perform a software update
  • Fixes an issue that prevented some users from entering their Apple ID password for Messages and FaceTime
  • Addresses an issue that caused Spotlight to stop displaying app results
  • Fixes an issue which prevented multitasking gestures from working on iPad
  • Adds new configuration options for education standardized testing

For information about the security content of the update, users may visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
Chris Hauk

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