Apple releases iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 with multiple bug fixes

Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 14.1, the first major update to the iOS and iPadOS 14 operating system updates released in September, which came a week after Apple released a GM version update to developers. The iOS 14.1 update is available as a free download and can be downloaded wirelessly in the Settings app for all eligible devices. To access the new software, go to Settings > General > Software Update.

According to Apple's release notes, iOS 14.1 introduces several bug fixes. It resolves a major issue that caused some emails to be sent from the wrong alias. It also fixes an issue that could cause widgets and icons to display at the wrong size, in addition to resolving a bug in the Calculator app that could prevent the result 0 from appearing.

The update also adds support for 10-bit HDR video playback and editing in Photos on iPhone 8 and later, and improves compatibility with Ubiquiti wireless access points.

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The iOS 14.1 update list is as follows:

• Added support for 10-bit HDR video playback and editing in Photos for iPhone 8 and later.
• Resolved an issue where some widgets, folders, and icons appeared reduced in size on the Home screen.
• Addresses an issue where dragging a widget on the Home screen could remove an app from a folder.
• Fixed an issue in Mail where some messages were being sent from the wrong alias.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent incoming callers from displaying their region information.
• Fixed an issue on some devices where selecting zoomed display mode and an alphanumeric passcode could cause the lock screen emergency call button to overlap the text input field.
• Addressed an issue where some users were occasionally unable to download or add songs to their library when viewing an album or playlist.
• Fixed an issue that could prevent the result 0 from appearing in the calculator.
• Addresses an issue where streaming video resolution may be temporarily reduced when playback begins.
• Fixed an issue preventing some users from setting up a family member’s Apple Watch.
• Resolves an issue where the Apple Watch case material was displayed incorrectly in the Apple Watch app.
• Addresses an issue in the Files app that could cause some MDM-managed cloud service providers to incorrectly display content as unavailable.
• Improves compatibility with Ubiquiti wireless access points.
• Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices.

For information about the security content of Apple software updates, visit this page:

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

iOS 14.1 is expected to be installed on the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro, which will be available this Friday. Apple is also testing the iOS 14.2 update and has provided three beta versions of the iOS 14.2 update to developers.