AppleVis - Recent Blog Posts - Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Apple Releases iOS 12.1.1 With Bug Fixes and Minor Enhancements
Apple has today released iOS 12.1.1.
In addition to reintroducing one feature and making some enhancements, iOS 12.1
also brings a few improvements for blind and low vision users.
Accessibility Improvements in iOS 12.1.1
In iOS 12.1.1, Apple has made continued progress towards addressing the
accessibility bugs in iOS 12<https://www.applevis.com/bugs/ios/active>. Based
on our testing, we believe the following issues have been resolved in iOS
12.1.1:
* VoiceOver no longer speaks extraneous text on the Recents tab of the
Phone app (on iOS 12.1 VoiceOver would speak something in the form of “David
user_label_primary” rather than “David Mobile”).
* There are no longer duplicated items on the VoiceOver Actions Rotor in
the native Notes app.
At the time of posting, we are unaware of any new bugs or regressions for blind
or low vision users in iOS 12.1.1. However, as we always stress, it is
impossible for us to test all devices; configurations; and use cases—so there
may be improvements or regressions that we did not identify during the beta
cycle. With this in mind, please do let us know in the comments of any fixes;
enhancements; or regressions that you find in your own testing of iOS 12.1.1.
General Changes in iOS 12.1.1
According to
Macrumors<https://www.macrumors.com/2018/11/15/apple-seeds-ios-12-1-1-beta-3-to-developers/>,
iOS 12.1.1 reintroduces the feature that lets you take a Live Photo while on a
FaceTime call and makes a few minor interface and user experience enhancements:
Following the update, FaceTime features a reworked bottom bar that includes
quick access buttons for muting a call and flipping the camera. Sliding up on
the bottom bar brings up additional options with conversation participants.
Previously, FaceTime users were required to tap on three dots to access a
secondary menu with these features.
For the iPhone XR, iOS 12.1.1 allows Haptic Touch to be used to expand
notifications on the Lock screen. iPhone XR owners are able to long press on a
notification banner to see additional content, much as other iPhone owners can
3D Touch on a notification to expand it.
iOS 12.1.1 also adds a new option in Apple News to hide the side bar on the
iPad when using the app in landscape mode, it introduces an option to turn off
the physical SIM in the device in favor of the eSIM, and it tweaks the icon of
the Apple Watch app so it looks like the Apple Watch Series 4.
The complete release notes via
MacRumors<https://www.macrumors.com/2018/12/05/ios-12-1-1-released/> are as
follows:
iOS 12.1.1 adds features and fixes bugs for your iPhone and iPad. Features and
improvements include:
* Notification preview using haptic touch on iPhone XR
* Dual SIM with eSIM for additional carriers on iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and
iPhone XS Max
* One tap to flip between the rear and front-facing camera during a
FaceTime call
* Live Photo capture during one-to-one FaceTime calls
* The option to hide the sidebar in News on iPad in landscape orientation
* Real-time text (RTT) when using Wi-Fi calling on iPad and iPod touch
* Stability improvements for dictation along with VoiceOver
Bug fixes include:
* Fixes an issue where Face ID may temporarily become unavailable
* Addresses an issue that prevented visual voicemail from downloading for
some customers
* Fixes an issue in Messages that could prevent predictive text suggestions
when typing on the Chinese or Japanese keyboards
* Addresses an issue that could prevent Voice Memos recordings from
uploading to iCloud
* Fixes an issue where time zones may not have updated automatically
This release also adds features and fixes bugs for HomePod including:
* Support in Mainland China and Hong Kong
* HomePod LEDs illuminate during Group FaceTime calls
How to Update to iOS 12.1.1
iOS 12.1.1 is available via Over-the-Air Update (Settings > General > Software
Update) or via iTunes on a Mac or PC.
Before updating, we strongly recommend making a full and complete backup of
your device (either in iTunes or iCloud, depending on personal preference).
This will ensure that, in the unlikely event that something goes wrong during
the update process, you will have a current backup on hand in case a device
restore becomes necessary. Also, if using OTA update, we recommend plugging
your device into a power source for the duration of the download/installation
process, so as to prevent the unlikely event of your battery going dead during
the update.
More information on how to update the software on your iOS device is available
on this Apple Support page<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204>.
As always, we look forward to hearing your thoughts on this update.
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David Goldfield
Assistive Technology Specialist
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