Apple tends to update their devices at the same time, so in addition to its massive macOS Monterey update, the company also released iOS 15.1. The iPhone already had its macOS Monterey moment with iOS 15, but that doesn’t mean iOS 15.1 is an update to sneeze at. In fact, there are some awesome new features packed in this software.
Of course, iOS 15.1 is not going to be nearly as feature-filled as iOS 15 was. Apple packs hundreds of new features in major updates like 15.0, and supplies a handful of new changes in subsequent releases. 15.1 is no different; this update adds some new features, a few bug fixes, but isn’t a complete overhaul to your overall iPhone experience.
All iPhones that are compatible with iOS 15 are eligible for this update. The full list is as follows:
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone Xs
iPhone Xs Max
iPhone Xr
iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE (1st generation)
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
With iOS 15.1, Apple has made changes in eight key categories. Let’s start off with arguably the biggest news:
Finally. Apple’s delayed feature, SharePlay, is now available on iPhone with iOS 15.1. The FaceTime feature was one of the highlights of the iOS 15 announcement, and allows you to share media from Apple TV, Apple Music, Fitness+, and other apps with friends during a video call.
Everyone on the call has the ability to control the playback of the media, and smart volume will automatically lower the sound of video or song when someone starts to speak. You can even share your screen with SharePlay, making FaceTime all the more like other video conferencing apps.
With iOS 15.1, Apple has added ProRes video to the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. ProRes is a professional video codec from Apple that lowers video compression while also keeping file sizes limited. Adding this codec to the 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max will give more users access to a professional video standard.
In addition, the update adds the option to turn off automatic camera switching when taking macro photos and videos on the 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max.
The new update brings support for adding your COVID vaccine card verification to Wallet. The option is quite limited at this time, as it uses the SMART Health system. You can check here to see if your state or pharmacy supports this system.
The Translate app, as well as system-wide translation, now support Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan).
There are now new automation triggers based on HomeKit-enabled humidity, air quality, or light level sensor devices.
You can now add text on images or GIFs using Shortcuts. You’ll also see a new selection of games that you can play through Siri.
New updates don’t just mean new features; Apple also patches issues with the software, including these six bugs:
Photos app may incorrectly report storage is full when importing photos and videos.
Weather app may not show current temperature for My Location, and may display colors of animated backgrounds incorrectly.
Audio playing from an app may pause when locking the screen.
Wallet may unexpectedly quit when using VoiceOver with multiple passes.
Available Wi-Fi networks may not be detected.
Battery algorithms updated on iPhone 12 models to better estimate battery capacity over time.
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