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Apple Releases iOS 5.1.1 to Fix Bugs With HDR, AirPlay Video Playback – Wired News

Apple issued an update to its iOS operating system Monday, fixing a handful of minor bugs that have been affecting iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices. Apple says the new OS version, iOS 5.1.1, addresses five trouble spots: Improves the … Continue reading

MobileMe Subscribers Now Get Free iCloud Storage Until September 30 – Gotta Be Mobile

MobileMe subscribers who have switched over to iCloud have a few extra months of free upgraded storage space. According to AppleInsider, MobileMe subscribers that switched to iCloud now have 20GB of free storage space (up from the free 5GB …

Apple’s iOS 5.1.1 update for iPad, iPod touch and iPhone: fixes AirPlay and network bugs, jailbroken already – engadget

Plugged your iDevice into an iTunes-equipped machine lately? You should. Apple has just let loose iOS 5.1.1, a seemingly minor point update that actually promises to fix quite a few (potentially) substantial quirks. Coming two months to the day …

Apple updates iOS, mum on Wi-Fi, battery fixes – The Register

Apple has released an update to its iOS mobile operating system, version 5.1.1, which it claims remove some bugs and improves reliability of some options, but which does not address the wireless conductivity problems – well, at least not overtly … Continue reading

How to update your iOS device software over the air – CNet

Some words to the wise: make sure iCloud has a current backup of your device; should anything go wrong during the update process, you’ll need to restore to a recent backup. You can watch this video covering how to manually … Continue reading

20GB Free iCloud Storage Extended Until September 30 – Softpedia

Apple’s 20GB offer enticing MobileMe subscribers to switch their assets over to the iCloud has been extended by three months, allowing existing customers to take their time in making the switch. Apple originally launched the free-20GB deal to convince …

Apple patches Google ‘Pwnium’ bug with iOS 5.1.1 update – Computerworld

Apple today shipped iOS 5.1.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch owners that dealt with connectivity issues on the tablet, fixed bugs in AirPlay’s video playback and patched four vulnerabilities in the mobile operating system. Of the four security flaws … Continue reading

Apple patches serious security holes in iOS devices – ZDNet

Summary: The iOS 5.1.1 update fixes four separate vulnerabilities, including one that could be used to take complete control of an affected device. Apple has shipped a high-priority iOS update to fix multiple security holes affecting the browser …

Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 – Infoworld

Apple on Monday released iOS 5.1.1, a small update for the mobile operating system that powers the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. The update includes a small handful of fixes: Taking HDR photos from the Lock Screen shortcut should now … Continue reading

iOS 5.1.1 update squashes iPad 3 2G/3G network switching bug – ZDNet

Summary: No mention of a fix for the iPad 3 ‘Batterygate’ issue. Apple has just released iOS 5.1.1 update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. This update fixes a number of bugs, including a particular annoying one affecting the … Continue reading