Apple has finally released the much awaited iOS 8.1.1 update, which brings bug fixes users' way.
On Monday, Nov. 17, Apple pushed out the iOS 8.1.1 over-the-air update which "includes bug fixes, increased stability and performance improvements for iPad 2 and iPhone 4S." The details on the update are sparse but iDevice users are optimistic that it will fix the previous niggles.
"Many of the bugs have been fixed but a few remain so it is helpful but isn't completely done yet. I would recommend changing some stuff in the system settings," noted a user on the Apple Support forum.
To install iOS 8.1.1 wirelessly, navigate to Settings > General > Software Update. The update weighs between 64MB and 364MB depending on the model of the iDevice.
The update also brings several security enhancements, which can be viewed here.
Apple also rolled out OS X 10.10.1, an update to OS X Yosemite, which improves the "stability and compatibility" of the Mac. This update brings bug fixes and will hopefully eradicate the Wi-Fi connectivity issue faced by Mac users.
The improvements the latest update brings are as follows:
- Enhances Wi-Fi reliability
- Better reliability upon connecting to the Microsoft Exchange server
- Resolves issue which prevented Mail from sending messages via specific email services.
- Resolves problem that prevented establishing a connection to remote computers when using Back to My Mac
- Resolves the problem whereby sometimes a user did not have access to Notification Center widgets, sharing services and Actions.
- Sorts out issue which could have prevented Time Machine from reflecting old backups.
- Tackles problem that may stop a user from keying text in Japanese.
- Tackles problem that had the ability to stop Mac mini computers from waking up post going into the sleep mode.
- Tackles problem that could lead to settings of the Notification Center becoming lost post rebooting.
- Tackles problem that could stop the Mac App Store from showing some updates.
The OS X 10.10.1 update is 311.8MB and can be downloaded via Apple's website here. To view the complete security enhancements for OS X 10.10.1 head here.
Both the OS X 10.10.1 and iOS 8.1.1 updates also bring improved cache clearing once a user leaves the private mode for browsing.
