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Apple Releases iOS 9.1 – Offers New Emoji, Live Photos Improvements

Apple Releases iOS 9.1 – Offers New Emoji, Live Photos Improvements

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 9.1 to the public. The first major update to iOS 9 features a new range of emoji, an update for Live Photos, and more.

Apple Releases iOS 9.1 - Offers New Emoji, Live Photos Improvements

The iOS 9.1 update is available as an over-the-air update to all iOS 9 users. Apple has also released the Golden Master of tvOS, the operating system for their upcoming fourth-generation Apple TV.

iOS 9.1 includes support for Unicode 7 and 8, and includes new emoji, including: taco, burrito, cheese wedge, middle finger, champagne bottle, unicorn head, and more.

The update also includes an update for Live Photos, which will now sense that the iPhone is raised or lowered in order to prevent recording unnecessary movements. A new Messages option in the Settings app allows users to disable photos for contacts.

The update also includes bug fixes for a number of reported issues, as well as compatibility updates for Apple’s upcoming fourth-generation Apple TV, and the new iPad Pro.

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