March 19th, 2013This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:
· Fixes a bug that could allow someone to bypass the passcode and access the Phone app
· Improvements to Maps in Japan
February 19th, 2013· Fixes an Exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and reduced battery life.
January 28th, 2013· LTE support for more carriers (complete list of supported carriers at www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/)
· Purchase movie tickets through Fandango with Siri (USA only)
· iTunes Match subscribers can now download individual songs from iCloud
· New button to reset the Advertising Identifier
December 19th, 2012· NOTE: Available for ONLY for iPad Mini
· Fixes a bug that could impact Wi-Fi.
November 1st, 2012· Fixes a bug that prevents iPhone 5 from installing software updates wirelessly over the air
· Fixes a bug where horizontal lines may be displayed across the keyboard
· Fixes an issue that could cause camera flash to not go off
· Improves reliability of iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation) when connected to encrypted WPA2 Wi-Fi networks
· Resolves an issue that prevents iPhone from using the cellular network in some instances
· Consolidated the Use Cellular Data switch for iTunes Match
· Fixes a Passcode Lock bug which sometimes allowed access to Passbook pass details from lock screen
· Fixes a bug affecting Exchange meetings
September 19th, 2012Maps:
· Apple designed vector based maps
· Turn-by-turn navigation with spoken directions on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (2nd and 3rd generation)
· Real-time traffic information
· Flyover for photo-realistic, interactive 3D views of major metro areas on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad (3rd generation), and iPod touch (5th generation)
· Local search results with Yelp photos, ratings, reviews, and available deals
· Siri integration for requesting directions and finding places along a route
Siri improvements:
· Sports: scores, player stats, game schedules, team rosters, and league standings for baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey
· Movies: trailers, showtimes, reviews and facts
· Restaurants: reservations, reviews, photos and information
· Send a Tweet
· Post on Facebook
· App launch
· Eyes Free in supported automobiles
· Local search available in Siri supported countries (availability may be limited during initial rollout)
· Additional country and language support for Canada (English and Canadian French), China (Mandarin), Hong Kong (Cantonese), Italy (Italian), Korea (Korean), Mexico (Spanish), Spain (Spanish), Switzerland (Italian, French, German), Taiwan (Mandarin), US (Spanish)
· Supported on iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad (3rd generation) and iPod touch (5th generation)
Facebook integration:
· Single sign-on from Settings
· Post from Photos, Safari, Maps, App Store, iTunes, Game Center, Notification Center and Siri
· Add location and choose audience for any post
· View up-to-date Facebook profile photos and contact information in Contacts
· View Facebook events and birthdays in Calendar
· Like content and see your friends' Likes in App Store and iTunes Store
Shared Photo Streams:
· Share selected photos with the people you choose
· Friends can view shared photos in Photos app, iPhoto and Apple TV
· Friends can like and make comments on individual photos
Passbook:
· One place for boarding passes, store cards, movie tickets and other passes
· Barcode display for boarding flights, buying coffee, getting into movies and other actions
· Passes displayed on Lock Screen based on time or location
· Passes can be automatically updated
· Supported on iPhone and iPod touch
FaceTime improvements:
· FaceTime over cellular support for iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (3rd generation)
· Receive FaceTime calls, sent to your iPhone number, on your iPad and iPod touch
Phone improvements:
· Do Not Disturb to suppress incoming calls and notifications
· 'Reply with message' option when declining a call
· 'Remind me later' option based on time or location when declining a call
Mail improvements:
· VIP mailbox to quickly access mail from important people
· Flagged email mailbox
· Insert photos and videos when composing email
· Open password protected Office docs
· Pull down to refresh mailboxes
· Per account signatures
Safari improvements:
· iCloud tabs to see open pages on all your devices
· Offline Reading List
· Photo upload support
· Full screen landscape view on iPhone and iPod touch
· Smart app banners
· JavaScript performance improvements
App Store and iTunes Store improvements:
· Updated store design
· iTunes Preview history
· Complete my season
· Complete my album
Game Center improvements:
· Challenge friends to beat high scores and achievements
· Post high-scores and achievements to Facebook and Twitter
· Friend recommendations based on your Facebook friends
Accessibility improvements:
· Guided Access to limit device to one app or restrict touch input on certain areas of the screen
· VoiceOver integration with Maps, AssistiveTouch and Zoom
· Support for Made for iPhone Hearing Aids for iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S
· Improved privacy controls for Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Photos and data shared over Bluetooth
· Reminders can be reordered in the Reminders app
· Custom vibrations for alerts on iPhone
· Clock app for iPad
· Clock alarm with song
· Search all fields in Contacts
· Automatic movie mode for improved video sound quality
· Definitions of a selected word for Chinese, French, German and Spanish
· New keyboard layouts for French, German, Turkish, Catalan, Arabic and Icelandic
· Keyboard shortcuts shared across devices via iCloud
· Bluetooth MAP support
· Global network proxy for HTTP
Features for China:
· Baidu web search
· Sina Weibo integration
· Share videos to Tudou
· Share videos to Youku
· Improved text input for handwriting and Pinyin
· Bug fixes
May 7th, 2012· Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut
· Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks
· Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances
· Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List
· Fixes an issue where 'Unable to purchase' alert could be displayed after successful purchase
March 7th, 2012· Japanese language support for Siri (availability may be limited during initial rollout)
· Photos can now be deleted from Photo Stream
· Camera shortcut now always visible on Lock Screen for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation)
· Camera face detection now highlights all detected faces
· Redesigned Camera app for iPad
· Genius Mixes and Genius playlists for iTunes Match subscribers
· Audio for TV shows and movies on iPad optimized to sound louder and clearer
· Podcast controls for playback speed and a 30 second rewind for iPad
· Updated AT&T network indicator
· Addresses bugs affecting battery life
· Fixes an issue that occasionally caused audio to drop for outgoing calls
November 10th, 2011· iOS 5.0.1 Software Update is now available and it adds Multitasking Gestures for original iPad.
It also addresses the following:
Passcode Lock:
· Available for: iOS 4.3 through 5.0 for iPad 2
· Impact: A person with physical access to a locked iPad 2 may be able to access some of the user's data Description: When a Smart Cover is opened while iPad 2 is confirming power off in the locked state, the iPad does not request a passcode. This allows some access to the iPad, but data protected by Data Protection is inaccessible and apps cannot be launched.
July 15th, 2011Fixes security vulnerabilities associated with viewing malicious PDF files:
CoreGraphics CVE-2010-3855:
· Available for: iOS 3.2 through 4.3.3 for iPad
· Impact: Viewing a maliciously crafted PDF file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
· Description: A buffer overflow exists in FreeType's handling of TrueType font files. Viewing a maliciously crafted PDF file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
CoreGraphics CVE-2011-0226:
· Available for: iOS 3.2 through 4.3.3 for iPad
· Impact: Viewing a maliciously crafted PDF file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution
· Description: A signedness issue exists in FreeType's handling of Type 1 fonts. Viewing a maliciously crafted PDF file may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution.
IOMobileFrameBuffer CVE-2011-0227:
· Available for: iOS 3.2 through 4.3.3 for iPad
· Impact: Malicious code running as the user may gain system privileges
· Description: An invalid type conversion issue exists in the use of IOMobileFrameBuffer queueing primitives, which may allow malicious code running as the user to gain system privileges.
March 25th, 2011This update contains improvements and other bug fixes including:
· Fixes an occasional graphics glitch on iPod touch (4th generation)
· Resolves bugs related to activating and connecting to some cellular networks
· Fixes image flicker when using Apple Digital AV Adapter with some TVs
· Resolves an issue authenticating with some enterprise web services
Products compatible with this software update:
· iPhone 4 (GSM model)
· iPhone 3GS
· iPad 2
· iPad
· iPod touch (4th generation)
· iPod touch (3rd generation)
March 9th, 2011Personal Hotspot:
· Share iPhone 4 cellular data connection with up to 5 devices (combination of up to 3 Wi-Fi, 3 Bluetooth, and 1 USB)
iTunes Home Sharing:
· Play music, movies and TV shows from a shared iTunes library on a Mac or PC (requires iTunes 10.2)
New AirPlay features:
· Play videos from the Photos app including the Camera Roll album, iTunes previews, enabled third-party apps and websites on Apple TV
· Play slideshows from Photos on Apple TV using transitions available on Apple TV
· Faster Safari performance with Apple Nitro JavaScript engine
HD video out using the Apple Digital AV Adapter:
· View 720p HD videos from Videos app, iPod app, Photos, YouTube, Safari, Keynote, and enabled third-party apps on an HDMI display
Ping features:
· Push notifications for comments and follow requests
· Post and Like songs directly from the Now Playing screen
· Parental controls
New Settings:
· Messages setting for number of times to repeat an alert
· iPad side switch setting to lock screen rotation or mute audio notifications and sound effects
· Single tap conference call dialing with a pause to send a passcode
· Bug fixes
November 23rd, 2010· Applies all features from the unreleased iOS 4.2 update
· You can now change the font size of text in Calendar from the Accessibility settings
· Fixes intermittent Wi-Fi issues in the unreleased iOS 4.2 update
· Fixes the VoIP issues in iOS 4.2 update
November 23rd, 2010· FaceTime improvements
· Web page text search in Safari
· New: Fonts settings in Notes
· AirPrint and AirPlay
· New: SMS/MMS text tones and the ability to use custom tones for your contacts
· Parental controls
· Added .ics files importing capabilities to Calendar
· Other bug fixes
August 12th, 2010· Fixes security vulnerability associated with viewing malicious PDF files.
July 16th, 2010· Improved Wi-Fi connectivity
· Fixed an issue that could prevent copy and paste of single-page PDF attachments in Mail
· Addressed an issue that could cause video playback to freeze
· Improved reliability of video-out when using iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter
· Added Bing as an option for Safari's search field
Products compatible with this software update:
· iPad (Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G)
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