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Apple releases iOS 7 update for iPads and iPhones

Apple developed and presented its newest mobile operating system update on Monday, iOS 7.1. The main upgrade packs in a variety of new features, improvements, bug fixes and some pleasant general changes to the existing interface.

iOS 7.1 is considered the 1^st groundbreaking update to the iPod Touch, iPad and iPhone operating system since iOS 7 was presented in September 2013.

There are some expected repairs in 7.1. First and foremost, the accuracy of the fingerprint sensor on iPhone 5S is improved. At the second, there are general performance improvements for iPhone 4 devices for those iPhone 4 owners who complained of speed and other problems after upgrading to iOS 7.0. The update also repairs a bug which can occasionally cause a home screen crash.

Other upgrade option includes an additional method of Siri activation. Now you can just hold down the Home button and start speaking, letting go when you are done giving the directions. With previous version, you had to wait for Siri to detect by itself when you are done speaking. Moreover, female and male Siri voices are updated and now sound more natural and likable in Mandarin, Japanese, Australian and UK English.

For iPhone photographers, there also are some fine improvements: now they must not manually toggle on HDR. The camera on the iPhone 5S automatically detects scenes which it thinks can benefit from high-dynamic range and turn it on.

Minor improvements are suggested for iTunes Radio, FaceTime and the Calendar App. There are some accessibility tweaks meant for making the operating system work better for the visually impaired.

The outstanding new feature in iOS 7.1 is CarPlay. It is a tool, which lets you transfer some of the most basic functions on your iPhone to your car’s dashboard. Apple announced details about CarPlay last week.  The features include such IOS system tools as iTunes, Siri, Maps and Messages.

However, this CarPlay feature is part of a new partnership with several famous car companies, such as Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Hyundai and Honda. So it is available for several new vehicles for now.

In order to get the free update on your Apple device, you should be connected to a Wi-Fi network. If you are already connected, go to Settings - General -Software Update, and then click Download button and Install. You can also download it through iTunes.