Apple iOS 7.1 Released
Apple has released iOS 7.1, the latest version of its mobile software for iPhone and iPod and iPad. The latest software version is compatible with iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, and iPod touch (5th generation) devices.
- CarPlay: formerly known as iOS in the Car, which supports iPhone calling, music, maps, and messaging. It also allows users to control certain functions through iOS' in-built voice-activated assistance Siri;
- Siri improvements: Including natural-sounding voices for U.K. English, Australian English, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese. You can also use it in push-to-talk mode by holding the Home button for the duration of your query;
- Calendar changes: The list view has returned in month view, and the update has also included country-specific holidays added for many locales.
- iTunes Radio updates: The radio feature, first introduced in iOS 7, has been updated with new features, including the ability to buy albums over-the-air from "Now Playing".
- Accessibility additions: The "parallax" motion feature option now includes Weather, Messages, and multi-tasking user interface animations. New options have been added to allow users to display a darker keyboard.
- Camera settings bolstered: Including a setting that allows users to automatically enable HDR mode for iPhone 5s users.
- Touch ID improved: The software that controls the bio-metric reader has been improved to make fingerprint recognition better.
Article Last updated: March 10, 2014












