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Apple has recently announced the release of iOS 7.1. This is the first major update to the iPhone 5S and iPad Air since September 2013. Unlike the release of iOS 7, this isn\u2019t a completely new OS update, so there aren\u2019t any great new features. Apple has mainly used the release for user-interface tweaks, performance fixes and visual enhancements.<\/p>\n
Apple has published a whole page detailing the changes buried within iOS 7.1 and say:<\/p>\n
“iOS 7.1 is packed with interface refinements, bug fixes, improvements, and new features. Apple CarPlay introduces a better way to use iPhone while driving. Also, you can now control exactly how long Siri listens and more. Getting the update is easy. Go to Settings, select General, and tap Software Update.”<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s take a look at some of the key changes to the operating system.<\/p>\n
Parallax Wallpapers Switch<\/strong><\/p>\n The parallax wallpapers feature was introduced in iOS 7 and Apple have now added a switch that lets you turn off the parallax feature when setting the wallpaper. Some users experienced nausea and performance issues with this feature so, although it\u2019s a minor tweak, it will come as a welcome relief to some.<\/p>\n CarPlay Integration<\/strong><\/p>\n You won\u2019t see it as an app, but Apple has implemented all the back-end needed to make iOS 7.1 work with a CarPlay system. CarPlay will allow you to control your in-car entertainment\u00a0and GPS system with Siri and the first CarPlay vehicles will be rolled out later this year (2014).<\/p>\n Auto HDR<\/strong><\/p>\n iOS 7.1 features and Auto HDR mode which seems to be one of the more useful tweaks. It switches on HDR when it\u2019s needed, but will only be available in the iPhone 5S. HDR is great when you want to take backlit photos and increase detail in shots with very bright and dark areas.<\/p>\n