iOS 7.1.2 update is now released for Apple mobile devices; newer generations of the iPad, iPhone, and iTouch installed with the latest firmware, prior to the iOS 8 official launch in the fall.
The new iOS 7.1.2 update has been released Monday, available over the air (OTA). The download offers fixes and enhancements lacking in the 7.1.1.
The release notes confirm the improvements of the update; the 23.1 MB patch tweaks and improves the connectivity feature for iBeacon. Third-party devices are also considered in the release, allowing data transfers to accessories like bar-code scanners.
Data protection for mail attachments were upgraded as well. A persistent problem with mobile devices is the lock screen protection; the iOS 7.1.2 update limits the number of incorrect passwords users can enter.
Siri is a staple of Apple mobile devices; the new iOS 7 patch will also reduce the number of contacts users can download from the program.
The newest iOS 7.1.2 update offers minor changes and tweaks considering, but should address user concerns of the latest generation of Apple mobile devices. It is expected another patch is set to be launched before the iOS 8 rolls out in the fall.
Apple's most recent launch was the iOS 7.1, released March. The first patch to the iOS 7 helped streamline the interface with straightforward design language, also enhanced Touch ID andCarPlayintegration.
Apple has yet to confirm further iOS 7 updates, but it's likely with the iOS 8 release still a few months away. The iOS 7.1.2 patch is now available for download; go to Settings > General > Software Update on the Apple device. The patch may also be obtained and installed via iTunes (bgr.com).
The iOS 7.1.2 update offers minor user tweaks, leaves the iOS 7 interface intact. The iOS 8 is expected to offer improved data sharing between platforms, an upgraded iCloud, and integration HealthKit and HomeKit (yahoo.com).
