Apple releases iOS 7.1 update

Apple has made iOS 7.1 update available. The biggest update to the latest version of the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad operating system six months after iOS 7 launched. The update brings various bug fixes. For the iPhone 5s, the update weighs in at about 256 MB.  Hit jump for the full specs of the update.

The latest software version is compatible with iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, and iPod touch (5th generation) devices. Users need to go to the menu> general >software update. 

Users of iOS 7 and older versions can upgrade compatible devices over-the-air by navigating to "Software Update" in the "General" section of the device's settings.

The software also lands with a number of new features, including:

• CarPlay: formerly known as iOS in the Car, which supports iPhone calling, music, maps, and messaging. It also allows users to control certain functions through iOS' in-built voice-activated assistance Siri;
  
  
• Siri improvements: Including natural-sounding voices for U.K. English, Australian English, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese. You can also use it in push-to-talk mode by holding the Home button for the duration of your query;
  
  
• Calendar changes: The list view has returned in month view, and the update has also included country-specific holidays added for many locales;
  
  
• iTunes Radio updates: The radio feature, first introduced in iOS 7, has been updated with new features, including the ability to buy albums over-the-air from "Now Playing";
  
  
• Accessibility additions: The "parallax" motion feature option now includes Weather, Messages, and multi-tasking user interface animations. New options have been added to allow users to display a darker keyboard;
  
  
• Camera settings bolstered: Including a setting that allows users to automatically enable HDR mode for iPhone 5s users;
  
  
• Touch ID improved: The software that controls the biometric reader has been improved to make fingerprint recognition better.