Users can download the iOS 7.1 update when connected to WiFi and install the update in around 30 minutes to get the latest software and fix many iOS 7 problems with Touch ID, crashes and more. This guide shows users how to install iOS 7.1 from the device or in iTunes.
Apple delivered a new look for iOS 7 in September right before the iPhone 5s release, and quickly issued a series of small updates to fix bugs that arrived alongside the new look. The most recent iOS 7.0.6 update arrives to patch a security hole in early March, leaving users longing for the iOS 7.1 release to bring major bug fixes and a few new features.
We shared our early iOS 7.1 reviews for the iPhone 5, iPad Air and iPad 3, and will soon share how the iOS 7.1 update runs on other Apple devices like the iPhone 4s, iPhone 5s and iPad Mini Retina.
We may soon discover other iOS 7.1 features tucked away in the update, but for users who want to know what’s new in iOS 7.1, here is a fast look at the new feature
CarPlay for iOS 7.1
Apple is making a play for the auto world with CarPlay. Originally announced in June 2013 as part of iOS 7, Apple is finally read to deliver the feature to the real world.Siri Manual Control
Users can now control when Siri is listening by holding down the home button. Instead of waiting for Siri to realize you are done speaking, hold down the home button to start Siri and keep holding it while you talk. When you are done, let go and Siri will stop listening and start doing what you ask.iTunes Radio Search And More
The iOS 7.1 update brings several small tweaks to the iTunes Radio experience. The most noticeable addition is a search bar at the top of the page, accessible with a swipe down, to search for a genre, artist or album to quickly start a station.
Users can also subscribe to iTunes Match right from the device to get an ad-free iTunes Radio experience and it is now easier to buy a song from iTunes Radio.
Calendar List View
Users that rely on the iPhone calendar to manage their busy day will love this small but incredibly useful update. Tap on the small list icon at the top of the Calendar app to show a list of events for that day at the bottom of the calendar.
Apple also added a number of new holidays for specific countries to the calendar automatically.
Enhanced Control of Parallax
Apple increased accessibility options in iOS 7.1 including the reach of the reduce motion blur, or Parallax effect, to extend into the Weather, Messages and Multitasking apps and interfaces.Users can also control the white point, make apps look darker and display button shapes as. When setting the Bold font option, the keyboard and calculator are now Bold as well.
Auto HDR on the iPhone 5s
iPhone 5S users can turn on Auto HDR Mode which will take one step out of taking a perfect photo. The iPhone 5s can determine when HDR is the best mode to use for a photo and automatically take a HDR photo.
What’s New in iOS 7.1
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Users can download the iOS 7.1 update when connected to WiFi and install the update in around 30 minutes to get the latest software and fix many iOS 7 problems with Touch ID, crashes and more. This guide shows users how to install iOS 7.1 from the device or in iTunes.
Apple delivered a new look for iOS 7 in September right before the iPhone 5s release, and quickly issued a series of small updates to fix bugs that arrived alongside the new look. The most recent iOS 7.0.6 update arrives to patch a security hole in early March, leaving users longing for the iOS 7.1 release to bring major bug fixes and a few new features.
We shared our early iOS 7.1 reviews for the iPhone 5, iPad Air and iPad 3, and will soon share how the iOS 7.1 update runs on other Apple devices like the iPhone 4s, iPhone 5s and iPad Mini Retina.
We may soon discover other iOS 7.1 features tucked away in the update, but for users who want to know what’s new in iOS 7.1, here is a fast look at the new features.
What’s New in iOS 7.1
CarPlay for iOS 7.1
Apple is making a play for the auto world with CarPlay. Originally announced in June 2013 as part of iOS 7, Apple is finally read to deliver the feature to the real world.
CarPlay is new in iOS 7.1, but you’ll need a new car.
Siri Manual Control
Users can now control when Siri is listening by holding down the home button. Instead of waiting for Siri to realize you are done speaking, hold down the home button to start Siri and keep holding it while you talk. When you are done, let go and Siri will stop listening and start doing what you ask.iTunes Radio Search And More
The iOS 7.1 update brings several small tweaks to the iTunes Radio experience. The most noticeable addition is a search bar at the top of the page, accessible with a swipe down, to search for a genre, artist or album to quickly start a station.
Search faster to create stations in iTunes Radio.
Calendar List View
Users that rely on the iPhone calendar to manage their busy day will love this small but incredibly useful update. Tap on the small list icon at the top of the Calendar app to show a list of events for that day at the bottom of the calendar.
Use list view in the iOS 7.1 calendar for faster access to meetings.
Enhanced Control of Parallax
Apple increased accessibility options in iOS 7.1 including the reach of the reduce motion blur, or Parallax effect, to extend into the Weather, Messages and Multitasking apps and interfaces.Users can also control the white point, make apps look darker and display button shapes as. When setting the Bold font option, the keyboard and calculator are now Bold as well.
Auto HDR on the iPhone 5s
iPhone 5S users can turn on Auto HDR Mode which will take one step out of taking a perfect photo. The iPhone 5s can determine when HDR is the best mode to use for a photo and automatically take a HDR photo.
Turn on Auto HDR to take better looking photos.
FaceTime Audio and FaceTime Calls Sync
FaceTime Audio is a major feature in iOS 7.1 that allows users to make great sounding audio only calls that don’t waste cell phone minutes. The biggest drawback on iOS 7 was iPhone users would come home after a day of using FaceTime Audio to see a bunch of missed FaceTime calls on the iPad.This led to more than a few accidental call-backs. Now when you answer a FaceTime call the alert will clear from other devices linked to your account.
Touch ID Fixed on iPhone 5s
Another specific iPhone 5s fix is improved Touch ID recognition. Apple addressed the bug that caused Touch ID to slowly forget fingerprints, which was forcing users to teach the iPhone 5s their fingerprints over and over.
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