Mike Wuerthele
After a month-long testing process, Apple has made available iOS 11.1 including a fix for the KRACK wi-fi exploit, and a large amount of accessibility feature fixes.
In addition to the KRACK wi-fi attack vector rectification, Apple's iOS 11.1 also includes the return of the 3D Touch multitasking app switcher.
Apple's notes on the update proclaim that the update "introduces over 70 new emoji." The new emoji require iOS 11.1 devices for the intended recipient as well, or the graphic in question won't be properly displayed.
Other fixes include resolution of several issues in Photos, improved Accessibility with many VoiceOver enhancements and improved braille device support, some Apple Watch data handoff issues repairs, and a problem resulting in inaccuracies in location data from external GPS devices has been patched.
Still absent are Apple Pay Cash, and AirPlay 2.
Three "sub-point" updates proceeded the iOS 11.1 release, fixing some glaring bugs — all of which have been rolled into iOS 11.1.
The update is a 311.3 MB download on an iPhone 7 Plus.
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38 Comments
So I tried the beta of 11.1 - didn't really have any issues with it. So now that the real 11.1 is out do I need to do anything or does it automatically update and remove the beta version?
I have to wait for organisation to approve the update (the joys of BYOD MDM programmes) but any sign of Messages in iCloud?
Does anyone care about emojis? I’m not sure why that would be even worthy of mention.
I hope phones don’t start touting the number of emojis offered. Mine has 20,000 emojis. Your phone is crap! Mine has 25,000.
I think I’ve used under 5. Smiley face. Frowny face.