Apple has now officially released iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, audioOS 15.1 for the HomePod, tvOS 15.1 and watchOS 8.1 to all users worldwide.
Apple has new versions for iPhone, iPad, HomePod, Apple TV and Apple Watch provided. The updates primarily contain bug fixes and important performance improvements. Of course, new features have also been integrated. One of these features is SharePlay. SharePlay is a FaceTime feature that allows users to watch movies and listen to music with their friends and family members during FaceTime calls. However, the feature also enables screen sharing, a feature that has been requested for years. SharePlay was originally tested during the iOS 15 beta phase but was removed shortly before the official launch. It is now being made available for iPhone, iPad and Mac.
iOS 15.1 brings new camera features for iPhone 13 models
In addition, iPhone 13 Pro users now have access to ProRes video recording. There is also now an option to turn off automatic camera switching for macro photos and videos on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
HomePod gets audioOS 15.1 update
In addition to the iPhone and others, the HomePod family has also been updated. In short: The new version adds lossless and Dolby Atmos support to the large Siri speaker. Apple promises an even better sound experience. Below you will find the full update description. (Photo by Photonphoto / Bigstockphoto)
iOS 15.1 update description
SharePlay
- SharePlay is a new way to share synced experiences in FaceTime with content from the Apple TV app, Apple Music, Fitness+, and other supported App Store apps
- Shared controls give everyone the ability to pause, play, rewind or fast forward
- Smart volume control automatically lowers the volume of a movie, TV show or song when your friends are talking
- Apple TV supports the option to watch the shared video on your big screen while continuing the FaceTime conversation on iPhone
- With screen sharing, all participants in a FaceTime call can view photos, surf the Internet, or help each other
Camera
- ProRes video recording with the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Setting to turn off automatic camera switching for macro photos and videos on iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple Wallet
- COVID-19 Vaccination Card support allows you to add and display verifiable vaccination data in Apple Wallet
Translate
- Support for Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan) in the Translate app and for system-wide translation
Home
- New automation triggers based on the current readings of a HomeKit-enabled humidity, air quality, or light level sensor
shortcuts
- New pre-built actions that let you overlay text over images or gifs, and a new collection of games to pass the time with Siri
This version also fixes the following issues:
- The Photos app may incorrectly report that storage is full when importing photos and videos.
- The Weather app may not display the current temperature for My Location and may incorrectly display the colors of animated backgrounds.
- An app's audio playback may be interrupted when the screen is locked
- The wallet may quit unexpectedly when using VoiceOver with multiple passes.
- Available Wi-Fi networks may not be detected
- The battery algorithms of the iPhone 12 models have been updated to better estimate battery capacity over time.
