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Apple Releases iOS 7.1.1 With Touch ID Improvements, Bug Fixes

Apple today released iOS 7.1.1 to the public, a month and a half after releasing its first major update, iOS 7.1. While iOS 7.1 included several visual tweaks along with the addition of CarPlay, Siri improvements, and Touch ID enhancements, today's minor update focuses only on bug fixes.

iOS 7.1.1, labeled as build 11D201, 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. The update also includes Safari support for some new top-level domains like .photo.

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This update contains improvements, bug fixes and security updates, including:

- 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

iOS 7.1.1 can be downloaded via the software update tool in the settings menu on iOS devices.

Apple has also released a 6.1.1 update for the Apple TV.

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Top Rated Comments

155 months ago
Now I must connect my phone to iTunes. I wish Apple was as good as people think they are.

It's not Apple, it's you.
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BSoares Avatar
155 months ago
Wow, I had noticed a big improvement to Touch ID already after 7.1, now they say it will be even better? Nice :)
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evilrt Avatar
155 months ago
it took skin from my thumb! wtf!?
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155 months ago
Not Apple's fault you didn't buy a 32/64/128.
Although I agree with you, its a joke that they even offer 16GB.
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pnoyblazed Avatar
155 months ago
prompted me for my passcode before downloading, is that new?
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155 months ago
Guys some of you guys know my question by now.. :cool:

Does Safari finally get Flash support? No, that would be terrible.

But it does seem a bit snappier...for whatever that is worth ;)
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