Apple just released iOS 11.1 & macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, which includes a variety of fixes, over 70 new emojis, and numerous security updates. Also released today are new updates for tvOS, watchOS, Safari, iTunes, and iCloud.
Included in these security updates are the anticipated fixes for the WPA2 KRACK vulnerabilities, which were announced in the middle of October. Links to the full list of the vulnerabilities included in these updates are found in the table below.
|
Name and information link |
Available for |
Number of Vulnerabilities |
Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| iCloud for Windows 7.1 | Windows 7 and later | 13 | 31 Oct 2017 |
| iTunes 12.7.1 for Windows | Windows 7 and later | 13 | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Safari 11.1 | OS X El Capitan 10.11.6, macOS Sierra 10.12.6, and macOS High Sierra 10.13 | 15 | 31 Oct 2017 |
| tvOS 11.1 | Apple TV 4K and Apple TV (4th generation) | 17 | 31 Oct 2017 |
| macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, Security Update 2017-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2017-004 El Capitan | OS X El Capitan 10.11.6, macOS Sierra 10.12.6, and macOS High Sierra 10.13 | 148 | 31 Oct 2017 |
| iOS 11.1 | iPhone 5s and later, iPad Air and later, and iPod touch 6th generation | 20 | 31 Oct 2017 |
| watchOS 4.1 | All Apple Watch models | 4 | 31 Oct 2017 |
iOS 11.1 Changelog
Emoji
- Over 70 new emoji characters including new food types, animals, mythical creatures, clothing options, more expressive smiley faces, gender-neutral characters and more
Photos
- Resolves an issue that could cause some photos to appear blurry
- Addresses an issue that could cause Live Photo effects to playback slowly
- Fixes an issue that could cause some photos to not display in the People album when restoring from an iCloud Backup
- Fixes an issue that could impact performance when swiping between screenshots
Accessibility
- Improves braille support for Grade 2 input
- Improves VoiceOver access to multi-page PDFs
- Improves VoiceOver rotor actions for announcing incoming notifications
- Improves VoiceOver rotor actions menu when removing an app from the App Switcher
- Fixes an issue for some users where alternative keys would not display when using VoiceOver with Touch Typing
- Fixes an issue where VoiceOver rotor would always return to default action in Mail
- Fixes an issue where VoiceOver rotor would not delete messages
Other improvements and fixes
- Adds back support for accessing the app switcher by pressing on edge of display with 3D Touch
- Fixes an issue that caused cleared Mail notifications to reappear on Lock screen
- Fixes an issue in enterprise environments that prevented data from being moved between managed apps
- Fixes an issue with some 3rd-party GPS accessories that caused inaccuracies in location data
- Resolves an issue where settings for Heart Rate notifications were appearing in Apple Watch app (1st generation)
- Fixes an issue where app icons were not appearing in notifications on Apple Watch
Comments
archiemac - 6 years ago
The KRACK fix in the iOS 11.1 update says
"Available for: iPhone 7 and later, and iPad Pro 9.7-inch (early 2016) and later"
Presumably this means that earlier devices remain unpatched? (Or has there been some other patch for older iPhones and iPads?)
archiemac - 6 years ago
Just saw this on a macrumors.com forum:
"Yep apparently in the older devices iOS WPA2 implementation was not correctly done and as a side benefit are not vulnerable to KRACK. According to Steve Gibson of Security Now, iOS was not vulnerable to KRACK because they misimplemented the WPA2 specification. My guess is iP7 and up is when WPA2 was fixed and therefore now those devices need the patch! Perhaps Apple will relay this information soon to clear it up for all. That could mean the non iOS11 compatible devices are all fine as well."
You couldn't make it up, could you?!