Apple releases iOS 15.1 update, MacBook Pro sale date delayed

Apple has released the iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 update for iPhone and iPad devices. The update brings the SharePlay feature, which allows users to watch movies and TV shows, or listen to music, together over a FaceTime call, with playback synced for everyone. SharePlay was announced at WWDC as a headline feature for iOS 15, but not available upon the operating system’s launch.

iOS 15.1 also brings ProRes video capture for iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max users. ProRes is Apple’s high-quality video format, which it claims provides a unique combination of editing performance, image quality, and low storage size. The OS update now also allows iPhone users to turn off the automatic switch to macro mode using the ultrawide camera, when getting close to a subject.

The Apple Wallet app now allows for storage of Covid-19 vaccine certificates. The Translate app now supports Mandarin Chinese (Taiwan) support, which is now also supported for system-wide translation.

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iOS 15.1 also brings an updated Home app, with new automation triggers based on humidity, air quality, or light level sensors. The update also fixes issues with Photos, Weather, and Wallet apps.

Users can check for the update by going to Settings, General, and Software Update.

Meanwhile, Apple’s new MacBook Pro models and 3rd-generation AirPods have had their sale date in India delayed. The devices, which were originally slated to launch October 26, are now showing availability from October 29.