Apple has released iOS 12.1.3 (build 16D39) for download, which addresses a number of bugs for iPhone and iPad users, while also includes an update for HomePod.
You can find this update by going to Settings > Software Update on your iOS device.
According to Apple, iOS 12.1.3 addresses the following for iPhone or iPad:
Fixes an issue in Messages that could impact scrolling through photos in the Details view
Addresses an issue where photos could have striped artifacts after being sent from the Share Sheet
Fixes an issue that may cause audio distortion when using external audio input devices on iPad Pro (2018)
Resolves an issue that could cause certain CarPlay systems to disconnect from iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
This update is also available for HomePod, which:
Fixes an issue that could cause HomePod to restart
Addresses an issue that could cause Siri to stop listening
Also available today is watchOS 5.1.3 (build 16S535) and tvOS 12.1.2 (16K534), along with macOS 10.14.3 (18D42).
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