Apple Updates iOS 6

On Thursday, Apple issued what is being called a relatively minor update to its freshly released iOS 6 operating system.

The update marks the first for iOS 6 since it was rolled out in September along with the iPhone 5.

Some of the small glitches and recurring problems apparent in iOS 6 following its widespread installation on iDevices around the world have been addressed in the update.

iOS 6.0.1:

  • Fixes a bug that prevents iPhone 5 from installing software updates wirelessly over the air
  • Fixes a bug where horizontal lines may be displayed across the keyboard
  • Fixes an issue that could cause camera flash to not go off
  • Improves reliability of iPhone 5 and iPod touch (5th generation) when connected to encrypted WPA2 Wi-Fi networks
  • Resolves an issue that prevents iPhone from using the cellular network in some instances
  • Consolidated the Use Cellular Data switch for iTunes Match
  • Fixes a Passcode Lock bug which sometimes allowed access to Passbook pass details from lock screen
  • Fixes a bug affecting Exchange meetings

The update is available now.