Just after its October event, Apple shared that macOS Monterey, iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, and tvOS 15.1 will be released on October 25.
macOS Monterey, iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, and tvOS 15.1 to release on Ocotber 25
iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 will ship with SharePlay, ProRes support for iPhone 13 Pro camera, COVID-19 vaccination cards in Wallet app, and a number of other bug fixes. watchOS 8.1 features fall detection during workouts, COVID-19 vaccination card support in Wallet app, and SharePlay for Fitness+. Although Apple has not shared what is new in tvOS 15.1, we can assume that it will also feature support for SharePlay.
The biggest new software update will be macOS Monterey, which was not released to the general public. The macOS update received 10 beta releases and has finally received a release date. Here is a quick overview of all the new features that you can expect to use on October 25:
- New Safari design and tab groups
- Focus and notifications improvements
- Live Text
- FaceTime improvements and SharePlay
- Shared with You
- Low Power Mode
- iCloud Private Relay
- iCloud password manager in settings
- M1 app improvements
- Spatial audio support for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max (M1 Macs only)
You can read more about the release candidates for all of Apple’s software updates that were released today:
- iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 release candidate now available to developers
- Apple seeds macOS Monterey release candidate to developers
- Apple seeds tvOS 15.1 release candidate to developers
- watchOS 8.1 release candidate is now available to developers
Check out our ongoing coverage of major announcements from Apple’s “Unleashed” event:
- New MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, mini-LED display, MagSafe 3 and more
- M1 Pro and M1 Max chips announced – 10 core CPU, up to 32 core GPU with up to 64GB memory
- 2021 MacBook Pro features new mini-LED display with 120Hz refresh rate and more
- 2021 MacBook Pro camera and speaker upgrades – all you need to know
- Apple introduces HomePod mini in new color options: yellow, blue, and orange
- Apple announces new Apple Music Voice Plan powered by Siri, coming later this year
- Apple announces AirPods 3 with new design, longer battery, MagSafe support and more
