Apple releases iOS 7.1.1 update, brings Touch ID improvements and bug fixes


Apple iOS 7.1.1 update

Apple has released iOS 7.1.1 update, a month after it released the iOS 7.1 update that brought CarPlay support, Siri improvements, new features in iTunes Radio, Calendar, Accessibility and more. The iOS 7.1.1 is just a minor update that concentrates more on improvements and bug fixes for the iOS devices.

The iOS 7.1.1 update offers additional improvements to Apple’s Touch ID, fixes a bug that impacts keyboard responsiveness and fixes a bug involving Bluetooth keyboards with VoiceOver enabled. It also includes Safari support for new top-level domains like .photo and .camera.

Here is the official changelog

Further improvements to Touch ID fingerprint recognition
Fixes a bug that could impact keyboard responsiveness
Fixes an issue when using Bluetooth keyboards with VoiceOver enabled

The update has also added In-App Purchases notification for apps in Top Charts listings and on specific featured apps listings, according to macrumors. It also started notifying developers that it is also adding new app content descriptions such as Medical/Treatment Information, Gambling and Contests, and Unrestricted Web Access to the App Store.

The iOS 7.1.1 update is available for iPhone (4 or later), iPad (2 or later), iPad mini or later and iPod touch (5th generation) OTA (Over the Air) and via iTunes.


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