Apple has today released iOS 11.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users, bringing a range of new features including new emoji, with more emotive smiley faces, gender-neutral characters, clothing options, food types, animals, mythical creatures and more as well as improvements to the overall user experience.
iOS 11.1 addresses a serious vulnerability in the WPA2 Wi-Fi standard that protects many modern Wi-Fi networks. Using a key reinstallation attack or “KRACK,” attackers can exploit weaknesses in the WPA2 protocol to decrypt network traffic to sniff out sensitive information.
iOS 11.1 also brings a number of improvements to the mobile operating system, including the 3D Touch App Switcher gesture that has been missing from iOS 11 since its release, the feature that allows iPhone users to press down on the left corner of their display to access the App Switcher.
How to download iOS 11.1:
Don’t panic if you can’t see iOS 11.1 showing on your compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch straightaway, due to the high volumes of users trying to download the new software, things might be a little slower than usual. If you’re near your computer, you can simply connect your device to iTunes and download iOS 11.1 via the iTunes desktop app however, if you’re going wire-free, simply follow the instructions below…
- Open Settings and click General.
- Tap “Software Update” and wait for iOS 11.1 to show.
- Once iOS 11.1 is shown as an available update, tap “Download & Install” and follow the on-screen instructions.