Weeks after rolling out three minor
updates to iOS 11, Apple has released
iOS 11.1 as the first major point release of its latest platform. The new
update is available for all iOS 11-compatible iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
models. The company has added a bunch of new emoji models as well as brought
back the gesture-enabled 3D Touch App Switch through the newest update.
Separately, it has released watchOS 4.1 and tvOS 11.1 updates.
You can download the iOS 11.1 update on iPhone 5s and above models, iPad Air and above
models, iPad mini 2 and
above models, or the sixth generation iPod touch. To download the update, you
need to go to Settings > General > Software Update and then follow the on-screen
instructions. Your device should be running on a Wi-Fi connection to download
the over-the-air (OTA) update. Also, it is advisable to back up your data
before beginning the update process.
The first major change that comes with the iOS 11.1 update is the
range of over 70 new emoji characters that include new food types, animals,
mythical creatures, clothing options, some more expressive smiley faces and
gender-neutral characters. You would notice ten Unicode emoji models such as a
crazy face, pie, pretzel, t-rex, vampire, exploding head and face vomiting
among others. Similarly, there are improvements to existing creatures like
dolphin, bee, snail, and whale to enhance your messaging experience.
In addition to the new emoji characters, the iOS 11.1 update has
tons of fixes and improvements for Photos and VoiceOver. The update has also
brought back support for accessing the app switcher using 3D Touch. This means
you can now press the left edge of the 3D Touch-enabled display of your iPhone
to access the multitasking App Switcher interface - without using the home
button. The feature was well present until the release of iOS 11, but Apple
disabled its existence supposedly to promote the button-less gestures of the iPhone
X.
The iOS update also includes a list of security improvements.
Notably, it patches the widespread vulnerability that was recently spotted in the WPA2 Wi-Fi protocol and
was letting attackers use a key reinstallation attack (KRACK) to decrypt
network traffic and gain access to personal data.
New watchOS and tvOS
Alongside the release of iOS 11.1, Apple has brought watchOS 4.1
and tvOS 11.1. The new watchOS version is compatible with all the Apple Watch models, including the Series 1,
Series 2 and Series 3, while the new tvOS is available for the fourth- and
fifth-generation Apple TV devices.
The watchOS 4.1 update brings access to iCloud Music Library
within the native Music app. There is also support for streaming music from
both Apple Music and Radio. You leverage the LTE support of your Apple Watch
Series 3 or connect your older Watch model to an active Wi-Fi network to stream
your favourite tracks. Additionally, Apple has enabled GymKit support that will
let you share your workout data through advanced gym equipment.
Here's how you update to watchOS 4.1. First, you need to have at
least 50 percent charge on the Apple Watch before you start the update - it is
also recommended to keep it charging while updating. Your iPhone will to be in
close proximity to the Apple Watch, and will need to be on Wi-Fi. After this,
users will need to launch the Watch app on their iPhone and head to the My
Watch tab and then General > Software Update. Enter the Watch passcode if prompted and then
follow the prompts from your iPhone. The Apple Watch should restart twice
before the update is completed.
Unlike the feature-rich watchOS 4.1, the tvOS 11.1 update doesn't
include any noticeable upgrades. The new version, however, fixes the WPA2 Wi-Fi
vulnerability. Apple is also set to bring more settings control to Apple TV 4K
users, but through tvOS 11.2, as spotted from the first developer beta of the
next update.
To update to tvOS 11.1, users need to open the Settings app on
their Apple TV, and then navigate to Settings > Systems > Software Update. Once this is done, the Apple TV will search
for the update and you can proceed to download tvOS 11.1 following the
on-screen prompts.
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