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iOS 6.0.1 released, contains bug fixes
By Phil Dzikiy
News Editor, iLoungeGoogle+
Published: Thursday, November 1, 2012
News Categories: Apple, iPad, iPhone, iPod
Apple has released iOS 6.0.1. The update contains various improvements and bug fixes, including:
* a bug that prevents iPhone 5 from installing software updates wirelessly over the air;
* a bug where horizontal lines may be displayed across the keyboard;
* an issue that could cause the camera flash not to go off;
* improved reliability of iPhone 5 and fifth-generation iPod touch when connected to encrypted WPA2 Wi-Fi networks;
* an issue that prevents iPhone from using the cellular network in some instances;
* consolidation of the Use Cellular Data switch for iTunes Match;
* a Passcode Lock bug which sometimes allowed access to Passbook pass details from lock screen; and
* a bug affecting Exchange meetings.
iOS 6.0.1 can be updated directly from your iOS device using Settings > Software Update, or downloaded from iTunes.
Updated Nov. 2: The iPad mini also has iOS 6.0.1, available now.
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Update states ” improved reliability of iPhone 5 and fifth-generation iPod touch when connected to encrypted WPA2 Wi-Fi network”.
Forgive what may be a stupid question, but will this also resolve the issue of my iPad 2 not being able to log on to WiFi at work since IOS6 as well?
Posted by Sweetestbaboon on November 1, 2012 at 7:48 PM (PST)