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Apple releases iOS 7.1.2 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Published Jun 30th, 2014 1:03PM EDT
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Apple on Monday released a new update for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. iOS 7.1.2 is available for download immediately and it brings with it several new bug fixes and other enhancements. Chief among them are iBeacon improvements, fixes for data transfer issues with some third-party accessories, and a fix for an issue with some attachments in the iOS Mail app. The update is available immediately as on over-the-air (OTA) download in Settings > General > Software Update, or it can be download and installed through iTunes.

From Apple’s brief change log:

• Improves iBeacon connectivity and stability
• Fixes a bug with data transfer for some third-party accessories, including bar code scanners
• Corrects an issue with data protection class of Mail attachments

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