Apple Inc. announced on Jan. 28 the updated iOS version to 6.1, enabling iOS mobile users to browse, download, and stream content at faster speeds.
iOS 6.1, which is available as a free software update, adds LTE capabilities to 36 iPhone carriers and 23 additional iPad carriers worldwide. It also allows users to purchase movie tickets in the US through Fandango via Siri.
“iOS 6.1 brings LTE support to more markets around the world, so even more users can enjoy ultrafast Safari browsing, FaceTime video calls, iCloud services, and iTunes and App Store downloads,” Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, said in a news release.
iOS 6.1 also includes iTunes Match℠ which subscribers can use to download individual songs to their iOS devices from iCloud.
The updated iOS is compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad (third and fourth generation), iPad mini, iPad 2 and iPod touch (fourth and fifth generation).