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Today, Apple will release its iOS 8.1 update.  After user complaints on several of the new functionalities from the iOS 8 roll-out, Apple says the latest software update will fix those issues.

Here are the bugs fixes and functionality changes you should expect:

Users will now be able to send SMS and MMS text messages from your iPad or Mac. Messages is an instant messaging software app that lets users send messages to Macs, iPhones, iPads and iPhones that are compatible with iMessage. After you update to Apple iOS 8.1, you will be able to send and receive SMS/MMS text messages from your iPad or Mac. In the chat bubbles, Apple distinguishes iMessages with blue backgrounds and standard SMS messages with green backgrounds.

SMS-from-any-device

Instant Hotspot will be enabled when you update to iOS 8.1. If you are not in WiFi range, your iPad or Mac can connect to the personal hotspot on your iPhone if it is close by. The name of your iPhone will appear in the list of WiFi networks in the Settings on your iPad and WiFi menu on your Mac.

Instant-Hotspot

 

The iCloud Photo Library allows users to save pictures and videos to their iCloud account. If you have this feature enabled, smaller versions of your photos are stored on your iOS device to save storage space. Your iCloud Photo Library will be accessible through any iOS device or through the iCloud website. Apple plans to eventually sync your iCloud Photo Library with a future version of the Photos app for Macs so you will be able to easily view your photos stored in the cloud from your computer.

In iOS 8, the Camera Roll was replaced with a section called “Recently Added.” The “Recently Added” section includes photos and videos that were taken within the last month. Due to negative feedback from users, Apple is likely  to bring back Camera Roll.

 

Recently-Added-Apple

 

Additional updates:

  • A bug fix that will come with the iOS 8.1 update is Bluetooth’s connectivity. Users complained that, at times, it is difficult to pair their devices with Bluetooth in iOS 8.
  • Apple Pay will also be released in iOS 8.1.  As we mentioned before, Apple Pay is a mobile payment service that will allow users to pay for goods via their iPhone device. Read more HERE.

 

For more information on the iOS 8.1 update, visit www.Apple.com.

Source: Forbes

Photo Credit: Apple

Are you ready for the iOS 8.1 update?