Mike Peterson
Apple has released iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, incremental updates to the company's iOS 15 platform that contain new features like verifiable Covid-19 vaccination support in Wallet.
The new software updates are currently available as free over-the-air downloads on compatible iPhone and iPads. They can be acquired by heading to General and Software Update in the Settings app.
Although a point release, iOS 15.1 brings new features to Apple's smartphones and tablets. For example, users can now store verifiable Covid-19 vaccination records in the Wallet app for easy presenting at businesses or other locations.
In addition, iOS 15.1 also introduces some features that were absent from the initial release of iOS 15, including SharePlay, which lets users stream content with others over a FaceTime call.
As with all of the company's software updates, iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 also contain under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes.
The build number of the release iOS 15.1 is 19B74.
AppleInsider Staff
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6 Comments
Also updates to 15.1 for the HomePods.
Hope the new capabilities will work from within the Home app (like humidity and light sensors).
Thanks for reporting the build number!!! 🙏🏻
In all my years I’ve never had an issue upgrading as soon as an update drops. My iPhone 11 Pro Max is asking me to connect to my computer!! Anyone else having issues?
With PA not yet participating I’ll stick with the NYC Covid app (NYC Covid Safe) that just allows fast access to photos of my ID and vaccination record card. Even when they do (if) my understanding is the vendor needs hardware to scan for verification, so the image will still be necessary I expect, much like a physical credit card is necessary for backup when a vendor doesn’t have the nfc ApplePay capable hardware.