iOS 8.1 is out, and here's everything that's changed

iOS 8.1 was released a short time ago. Among the hallmark features are the addition of Apple Pay support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, along with new features and functionality like MMS/SMS Handoff support on supported Macs. There's a lot of other stuff besides. Here's the complete list, according to Apple's release notes:

• Apple Pay support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus (U.S. only)
  
• Photos includes new features, improvements and fixes
  
  • Adds iCloud Photo Library as a beta service
    
  • Adds Camera Roll album in Photos app and My Photo Stream album when iCloud Photo Library is not enabled.
    
  • Provides alerts when running low on space before capturing Time Lapse videos
    

  [*]Messages includes new features, improvements and fixes

  • Adds the ability for iPhone users to send and receive SMS and MMS text messages from their iPad and Mac
    
  • Resolves an issue where search would sometimes not display results
    
  • Fixes a bug that caused read messages to not be marked as read
    
  • Fixes issues with group messaging
    

  [*]Resolves issues with Wi-Fi performance that could occur when connected to some base stations

  [*]Fixes an issue that could prevent connections to Bluetooth hands-free devices

  [*]Fixes bugs that could cause screen rotation to stop working

  [*]Adds an option to select between 2G, 3G or LTE networks for cellular data

  [*]Fixes an issue in Safari where videos would sometimes not play

  [*]Adds AirDrop support for Passbook passes

  [*]Adds an option to enable Dictation in Settings for Keyboards, separate from Siri

  [*]Enables HealthKit apps to access data in the background

  [*]Accessibility improvements and fixes

  • Fixes an issue that prevented Guided Access from working properly
    
  • Fixes a bug where VoiceOver would not work with 3rd party keyboards
    
  • Improves stability and audio quality when using MFi Hearing Aids with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
    
  • Fixes an issue with VoiceOver where tone dialing would get stuck on a tone until dialing another number
    
  • Improves reliability when using handwriting. Bluetooth keyboards and Braille displays with VoiceOver
    

  [*]Fixes an issue that was preventing the use of OS X Caching Server for iOS updates

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