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Apple Releases iOS 5.1.1 with HDR, AirPlay, and Safari Syncing Bug Fixes

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Apple today released iOS 5.1.1, offering bug fixes and other improvements for recent models of the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

- Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut
- Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks
- Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances
- Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List
- Fixes an issue where 'Unable to purchase' alert could be displayed after successful purchase

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iOS 5.1.1, which arrives as Build 9B206, is available for the following devices via iTunes, Apple's site, and over-the-air download directly from the devices:

- Third-generation iPad: Wi-Fi, AT&T/GSM, Verizon
- iPad 2: Original Wi-Fi, New Wi-Fi (with A5 die shrink), AT&T/GSM, Verizon/CDMA
- Original iPad

- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 4: GSM, CDMA
- iPhone 3GS

- iPod touch: fourth-generation, third-generation

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Top Rated Comments

181 months ago
Take note Google, Samsung, HTC, Motorola. This is how software updates are supposed to be deployed.
Score: 78 Votes (Like | Disagree)
181 months ago
Safari seems snappier.
Score: 33 Votes (Like | Disagree)
181 months ago
My iPhone is definitely faster and the battery life is much better.

Lol. Sorry, I just had to.
Score: 29 Votes (Like | Disagree)
181 months ago
Glad the 'Unable to purchase' warning has gone from the appstore! :D
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
181 months ago
Can't wait until they allow us to download these updates over 3G... It's not really OTA until they do.
Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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181 months ago
Is it possibly due to the hardware? I have a UK unlocked iPhone and I got the 3G toggle back in 5.1.
It's an AT&T thing. They took it away because they are poopoo heads.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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