The update includes the same 70 new emojis introduced in iOS 11.1, several bug fixes, and some enterprise-specific fixes, and the security patch notes for the release include fixes for dozens of vulnerabilities.
Product News
Apple Releases iOS 11.1 with New Emojis, KRACK Fix, and 3D Touch App Switcher
Other changes include bug fixes for Photos, Accessibility, notifications, an annoying bug that kept some app icons from showing on Apple Watch, and more.
watchOS 4.2 Beta 1 Available for Developers
Along with iOS 11.2 Developer Beta 1, Apple released watchOS 4.2 Beta 1 for developers on Monday.
Apple Rolls Out First iOS 11.2 Developer Beta
Apple released iOS 11.2 developer beta 1 on Monday, which is a pretty solid indicator that we’re about to see the official public release of iOS 11.1.
It'll Cost up to $549 to Fix Your iPhone X Screen Without AppleCare+
If you need to get your brand new iPhone X screen repaired and you don’t have AppleCare+ it’ll cost you up to US$549.
Apple Unveils Leather Sleeve for 12-inch MacBook
Apple released a new leather sleeve for the 12-inch MacBook on Friday, and unlike the iPhone X it isn’t backordered for more than a month.
Noon Home Brings Complex Light Control to Your Home with Smart Switch
Noon Home thinks smart lighting in our homes belongs in the switches and not the bulbs so they announced their Noon Smart Lighting System on Thursday.
Quicken for Mac 2018 Launches, Subscription Only
The company has three different version of the accounting and billing software, Quicken Starter, Quicken Deluxe, and Quicken Premier.
Apple Seeds macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 Developer Beta 4
The 10.13.1 cycle of developer betas include the same new emojis being introduced in iOS 11.1, as well as a fix for the KRACK Wi-Fi exploit.
The New Volkswagen Bus, an All-Electric Minivan With Style
If you’ve been pining for an all-electric minivan, or for Volkswagen to bring back the Bus, you’ll be able to have both of those wishes granted in 2022.
Apple Seeds iOS 11.1 Developer Beta 5
The patch notes are the same as iOS 11.1 Developer Beta 4, making this release a bug-fixes and continued-optimization release.
Google Pixel 2 XL Reviewers Reporting Screen Burn-In Problems
Multiple people have reported it, including AndroidCentral and The Verge, and it could indicate a significant problem for Google.
MOD-t (2nd Gen) 3D Printer on Kickstarter: $300 for a Self-Contained Consumer 3D Printer
Bryan Chaffin got a demo of the MOD-t—at a coffee shop, no less—and was quite impressed with the $300 self-contained 3D printer.
Apple Releases iOS 11.1 Developer Beta 4 with Bug Fixes
Issues Apple marked as “Resolved” in this release JavaScript, push notifications, client certificate-based authentication, an issue with Facial Landmarks (for iPhone X), and several more.
Apple Fixes Several Bugs with watchOS 4.1 Developer Beta 4
Resolved issues in watchOS DB4 include Activity reminders for standing, app notifications including the app icon, prompts for iCloud Music Library, issues with the Radio app, and Siri settings.
Aevena Aire Cancelled: No Flying Robot for You
If you were excited about the prospect of having your own personal robot flying around your house you’ll have to keep dreaming because the Aevena Aire Kickstarter project has officially shut down.
Flexibits Intros Cardhop Interactive Contacts Manager for the Mac
Flexibits is hoping to do for contacts what it did for calendars on the Mac with its new Cardhop app.
Adobe Brings AI to Creative Cloud Apps with Sensei
Adobe unveiled the latest updates to its Creative Cloud suite of creativity and design apps at Adobe MAX on Wednesday.
Apple Quietly Puts Beddit Sleep Monitor to Rest
Whatever Apple has in store for the Beddit sleep monitoring system, it doesn’t look like maintaining the product is in the plans.
iOS 11.1 DB3 Released with Fix for iPhone X TrueDepth Camera Bug
iOS 11.1 DB3 has bug fixes and interface refinements, including a bug fix for Apple’s unreleased iPhone X.
Movies Anywhere Lets You Watch Your Movies on Any Platform, Including iTunes
The service acts as a central clearing house allowing users to buy (or who bought in the past) a movie from one retailer to watch it on any of the other participating platforms.
Blockchain.info Adds Support for Bitcoin Cash, Unlocks Bitcoin Cash Held Since August 1st
Starting today, Blockchain.info wallet users can store, exchange, and send Bitcoin Cash within those wallets.
BBEdit 12 Improves Text Manipulation and Search, Color Schemes, More
Bare Bones Software released BBEdit 12 on Thursday with improved search and editing, added color schemes, and more.
Wacom Graphic Tablets get macOS High Sierra Support
Good news, designers! Wacom released updated drivers for its graphics tablets on Thursday that add support for macOS High Sierra.