The first major update for iOS 11 since the firmware was released last month is now rolling out. Apple today released iOS 11.1 for compatible devices. It’s an incremental update so users shouldn’t expect any new features when they update their devices. Some important security improvements are also included in this update.
iOS 11.1 isn’t the only software update that Apple has released today. The company is rolling out watchOS 4.1. The update enables the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE to stream music on its own.
The firmware update that Apple has released today for iOS devices brings more than 70 new emoji. It also makes some minor tweaks. The 3D Touch option to open the app switcher by pressing down on the left side of the display is back. Apple surprisingly removed it from the original iOS 11 release last month.
iOS 11.1 also brings the fix for the Krack Wi-Fi vulnerability. The vulnerability affects nearly every Wi-Fi enabled device out there. It’s a flaw in the Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 encryption standard for traffic on Wi-Fi networks. Hackers can use the vulnerability to read and steal data flowing on a Wi-Fi network.
Apple is now rolling out iOS 11.1 for supported devices over the air. Users should receive OTA update notifications shortly.
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