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iOS 7.1.1 Boosts Touch ID, Keyboard

Apple's update for its iOS mobile operating system brings a few improvements, bug fixes, and security updates.

By Angela Moscaritolo
April 22, 2014
iOS 7

Heads up, iPhone users. It's time for an update. Apple on Tuesday rolled out iOS 7.1.1, bringing some improvements, bug fixes, and security updates.

The update most notably brings further improvements for Touch ID fingerprint recognition on the iPhone 5s. The download also fixes a bug that could impact keyboard responsiveness, and a glitch that can occur when using Bluetooth keyboards with VoiceOver enabled.

On the security front, Tuesday's update also includes a number of fixes for issues that could allow an attacker to obtain your website credentials, capture other data, change operations performed in SSL-protected sessions, or install malware on a vulnerable device. For more, check out Apple's security notes for iOS 7.1.1.

The update requires at least 1.2GB of storage.

The move comes after Apple last month released the first major iOS 7 refresh with iOS 7.1, which included support for the much-hyped CarPlay, improvements for Siri, Touch ID, and more. That update also brought some changes to the calendar and camera, new accessibility options, and "more natural sounding" Siri voices for Mandarin Chinese, U.K. English, Australian English, and Japanese.

Meanwhile, as Apple continues to improve iOS 7, techies have been turning their attention to iOS 8. The next-gen mobile OS will reportedly help you name that tune thanks to integration with Shazam, according to Bloomberg. Shazam is already available to download on the App Store, but if the deal with Apple goes through, iOS users will be able to tap into the service's technology without downloading a separate app.

Apple is expected to preview its next-generation operating system during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which kicks off on June 2.

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About Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

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