Apple iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 Updates Released To iPhones And iPads: Features, List Of Compatible Devices

Last Updated on October 27, 2021 by Asif Iqbal Shaik

Following a couple of minor software updates last month, Apple has finally started rolling out iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 to compatible iPhones and iPads. The latest software version comes with several new features, refinements, and bug fixes. A few weeks ago, Apple had released major software updates to its mobile devices in the form of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Let us find out what’s in store for iPhone and iPad users with iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 updates.

Apple iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1 Features

For both iPhone and iPad, the highlight feature that is coming with the latest software updates is SharePlay, which enables users to watch movies with friends and family while being on a FaceTime call. The feature is smart enough to lower the show’s volume when your friend speaks.

If an automatic switch to Macro mode in the iPhone 13 Pro camera app was your pet peeve, Apple now allows you to switch this feature off. With the latest update, users will also be able to save their vaccination cards right on their iPhone’s Wallet in select regions.

On the latest iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max handsets, the update introduces the ability to shoot videos in ProRes video format. For those unaware, it is an intermediate codec meant for video editing professionals.

The iOS 15.1 update also squashes the bug that incorrectly displayed the ‘Storage Full’ warning when importing media. A few weeks ago, many users reported that the Weather app on their handset wasn’t showing the temperature at their current location. Apple claims that this problem is gone with the software version 15.1. Issues with Wi-Fi network detection have also been solved.

iOS 15.1 Eligible Devices

The iOS 15.1 update is compatible with every Apple smartphone released after the iPhone 6. Here is the complete list of iPhones that is compatible with the iOS 15.1 update.

• Apple iPhone 12
• Apple iPhone 12 Mini
• Apple iPhone 12 Pro
• Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
• Apple iPhone 11
• Apple iPhone 11 Pro
• Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
• Apple iPhone XS
• Apple iPhone XS Max
• Apple iPhone XR
• Apple iPhone X
• Apple iPhone 8
• Apple iPhone 8 Plus
• Apple iPhone 7
• Apple iPhone 7 Plus
• Apple iPhone 6S
• Apple iPhone 6S Plus
• Apple iPhone SE (First Generation and Second Generation)
• Apple iPod Touch (Seventh Generation)

iPadOS 15.1 Eligible Devices

The iPadOS 15.1 update has started rolling out to all iPad Pro models. Moving onto the Air series, the new update is limited to iPad Air 2 and later models. The iPad mini 4 and its successors will play nice with the update along with the 5th generation iPad and later models.

• iPad (8th Gen)
• iPad (7th Gen)
• iPad (6th Gen)
• iPad (5th Gen)
• iPad Air (4th Gen)
• iPad Air (3rd Gen)
• iPad Air (2nd Gen)
• iPad Mini (5th Gen)
• iPad Mini (4th Gen)
• iPad Pro 12.9 (5th Gen)
• iPad Pro 12.9 (4th Gen)
• iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd Gen)
• iPad Pro 12.9 (2nd Gen)
• iPad Pro 12.9 (1st Gen)
• iPad Pro 11 (3rd Gen)
• iPad Pro 11 (2nd Gen)
• iPad Pro 11 (1st Gen)
• iPad Pro 10.5 (2nd Gen)
• iPad Pro 9.7 (1st Gen)