iOS 5.1 Update coincides with new iPad announcement

by: Dan - posted: 3/9/2012 6:52:00 AM

With the announcement earlier this week of the new iPad, Apple also launched a new version of iOS 5 (5.1) for all iOS 5 compatible devices. Included in the update were Japanese support for Siri, multiple camera updates, security updates and a big that was impacting battery life.  The update affects all iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S, iPad 1, 2 & 3 and iPod Touch 3rd & 4th generation.

I have applied the update to my iPhone 4s and I also noticed that my apps appear to be loading quicker at startup. Here is a full list of the software updates, and a link to the security updates.

About iOS 5.1 Software Update
This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:
• 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