This March, Apple released iOS 7.1 (the first major update to iOS 7). The new update has brought many changes in terms of new features, but also new bugs. Users complained about battery drain issues, malfunctioning fingerprint scanner, disabled Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and personal hotspot problems. To fix these issues and offer other important changes, Apple on Tuesday, April 22, released another update, iOS 7.1.1, available for all devices compatible with iOS 7. Its highlights are bug fixes and stability improvements.

One of the significant changes offered by the 7.1 update is the reliability of Touch ID, the flagship fingerprint scanning functionality of the iPhone 5s. It was reported to be inaccurate, but through iOS 7.1.1, it has become more accurate. There is news that Apple looks into the possibility of including this feature in iPads and other devices. This proliferation of one feature across several iOS devices is similar to what happened to Apple's iconic virtual personal assistant Siri, which was first introduced in the iPhone and later added to some of its other products.

7.1.1 also improves the battery life problem caused by 7.1 and fixes a problem with Bluetooth keyboards. Version 7.1 caused unresponsiveness in keyboards when the VoiceOver function is enabled. It had also made battery life unreliable. LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity have also seen quality improvements in 7.1.1.

In terms of overall performance, Apple is confident that iOS 7.1.1 will be more stable and reliable. Users will not have any problem with the apps, and no catastrophic bugs have so far been reported. In terms of speed, 7.1.1 and 7.1 are otherwise roughly indistinguishable. However, those who prefer to jailbreak their phone may want to wait, as the 7.1 update prevents jailbreaking and a new jailbreak is not likely to be available soon, according to GottaBe Mobile. If 7.1 users would like to update, they can go to Settings and look for the Software Update option.