Apple has just released the iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 updates to published and they are now available on compatible devices. iOS 15.1 is a major software release that Apple had been beta testing with developers and public for over a month.
iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 can be downloaded on a compatible iPhone, iPad or iPod touch by going to Software Update section found under Settings -> General.
iOS 15.1 finally brings the SharePlay feature to iOS 15 users. This feature was initially announced at WWDC 2021 however it was delayed when Apple released iOS 15.0 to public. SharePlay allows users to listen to music, watch videos, movies and TV shows with their friends over FaceTime.
iOS 15.1 also brings Camera app upgrades for iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max by enabling the ProRes video capture feature. It also disables the automatic camera switching when taking macro photos and videos on new iPhones.
With iOS 15.1 Apple has added COVID-19 Vaccination card support to the Wallet app, allowing users to add verifiable vaccination card to their iPhone’s Wallet app with ease.
With this update Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan) support has been added to the Translate app and system-wide. The Home app now has new automation triggers that can be enabled based on the current reading of a HomeKit-enabled humidity, air quality or light level sensor.
Shortcuts app also includes pre-built actions that allow users to add overlay text on images and gifs. Users are also getting a new collection of games for Siri.
In addition to downloading the update over-the-air, you can also install it through Finder or iTunes. You also have the option to download iOS 15.1 IPSW on your computer using the links provided below and then using iTunes or Finder to install it.
Download iOS 15.1 IPSW for iPhone
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone SE (2nd Generation)
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPod touch (7th generation)
Download iPadOS 15.1 IPSW for iPad
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro 5th generation
- 12.9-in. iPad Pro 4th generation
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd generation
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation
- 11-inch iPad Pro 3rd generation
- 11-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation
- 11-inch iPad Pro 1st generation
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro 1st generation
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro 1st generation
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro 1st generation
- iPad 6th generation
- iPad 5th generation
- iPad Air 4th generation
- iPad Air 3rd generation
- iPad Air 2nd generation
- 10.2-inch iPad 9th generation
- 10.2-inch iPad 8th generation
- 10.2-inch iPad 7th generation
- iPad mini 6
- iPad mini 5
- iPad mini 4
