Apple Releases First Update For iOS 9

Apple suggested connecting the iOS device to a computer running iTunes; holding the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons until the Connect to iTunes screen appears; choosing Update when asked; and finishing the onscreen steps to set up the device.

App slicing is now unavailable for iOS 9 apps due to an issue affecting iCloud backups created from iOS 9 where some apps from the App Store would only restore to the same model of iOS device. It is worth noting that this adoption rate comes even before iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus with iOS 9 begin shipping later this week.

The watchOS 2 software update was earlier scheduled for release on September 16, the day Apple launched its much-anticipated iOS 9 update for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Apple users were also having trouble downloading iOS 9 last week and would receive an error message to try again. But Apple is trying to appeal to the more social users out there.

Apple devices compatible with iOS 8 are be able to download iOS 9 and take advantage of new features.

It simply fixes an issue where some users couldn’t complete setup assistant after updating.

However, the biggest feature of iOS 9.1 beta 2 build number 13B5119e is the new emoji characters.

Connectivity has been improved with iOS 9 through technology Apple has called Wi-Fi Assist, which automatically switches to use mobile data when a Wi-Fi connection is poor. Although the software update went smoothly for most users some users faced installation problems.

Apple often sends out minor updates shortly after its major ones, correcting bugs and other issues that have been found since the release was pushed out to the public. You can check its availability on your Apple device by going to Settings General Software update.