Apple releases iOS 8.1, available to download now

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Apple has released the latest update for its mobile operating system, iOS 8.1, bringing a range of new features and improvements. The company will no doubt be hoping that this update goes more smoothly than its release of iOS 8.0.1, which crippled connectivity on its new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, causing the company to quickly withdraw the update, before hastily rolling out 8.0.2.

As BGR reports, the 8.1 update is available to download now - on your iOS device, simply go to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the instructions to make it happen. You can also connect your iPhone, iPad or iPod to your computer to install the update via iTunes.

The update brings with it various new features including wider Continuity functionality with OS X Yosemite, Instant Hotspot capabilities, and support for Apple Pay, the company's first major step into the mobile payments space. The much-missed Camera Roll is also restored in iOS 8.1, while various other bug fixes and enhancements are also included.

Pick up the update now, and let us know what you think about it in the comments below!

Posted: Oct 21, 2014 3:26 pm
Related Forum: Mobile Devices

Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/apple-releases-ios-81-available-to-download-now

Comments

NukaPosted: Sat. Oct 25, 2014

Gossip They already have a jailbreak out for 8.1.

Care to provide a link? Haven't heard or seen anything on iOS 8 yet :S.

DeluxeHazardPosted: Fri. Oct 24, 2014

Sanctyy Meh, nothing special. I updated to 8.1 from my 7.1.2 jailbreak. I kind of miss my jailbreak now though so waiting for the next jailbreak to come. Some of the stock iOS features suck, so I like being able to get rid of them.

Although, some of the new iOS 8 features are pretty cool. Then again, some are annoying.

I have been perfectly content with my jailbroken iPad on 7.0.4. I would say that keeping the jailbreak would have been the better idea.

GossipPosted: Thu. Oct 23, 2014

They already have a jailbreak out for 8.1.

Bebe_RexhaPosted: Thu. Oct 23, 2014

I like the addition of the camera roll, missed that! Hated the 'Recently Added' album :/

HTTKPosted: Wed. Oct 22, 2014

Thinking about just taking the update and waiting for the jailbreak.

MusketPosted: Wed. Oct 22, 2014

I like some of the features, But some of them are also stupid.

1989Posted: Wed. Oct 22, 2014

Thinking of updating on my jailbroken iPhone.

Will download this on my iPad.

POLYSICSPosted: Wed. Oct 22, 2014

Sanctyy Meh, nothing special. I updated to 8.1 from my 7.1.2 jailbreak. I kind of miss my jailbreak now though so waiting for the next jailbreak to come. Some of the stock iOS features suck, so I like being able to get rid of them.

Although, some of the new iOS 8 features are pretty cool. Then again, some are annoying.

You're in luck. Pangu released a jailbreak this morning.

21Posted: Wed. Oct 22, 2014

Meh, nothing special. I updated to 8.1 from my 7.1.2 jailbreak. I kind of miss my jailbreak now though so waiting for the next jailbreak to come. Some of the stock iOS features suck, so I like being able to get rid of them.

Although, some of the new iOS 8 features are pretty cool. Then again, some are annoying.