iOS 9.1 Download: Latest Apple Software Brings New Emoji, Live Photos Improvements And More [VIDEO]

Today Apple released its latest iOS 9.1 software for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. This marks the first major update to the iOS 9 operating system that launched back in September.

Users will notice a few updates to the iOS device such as a plethora of fun unique emoji. It includes support for Unicode 7 and 8, introducing a range of new emoji like taco, burrito, cheese wedge, middle finger, champagne bottle, unicorn head, lion and more. Furthermore, iOS 9.1 includes an update for Live Photos, which now senses when the iPhone is raised or lowered to refrain from recording unnecessary movements.

The update also introduces a new Messages option in the Settings app that is designed to allow users to disable photos for contacts, and it brings Apple News to UK users. Aside from these changes, iOS 9.1 includes compatibility updates for upcoming Apple products like the fourth-gen Apple TV and the iPad Pro.

iOS 9.1 is an over the air (OTA) update to all iOS 9 users. It is the third update to iOS 9 so far, with Apple having previously released iOS 9.0.1 and iOS 9.0.2. Follow the instructions below to download and install the new software on your iOS device.

If a message says that an update is available, tap Install Now. You can also follow these steps:

Plug your device in to power and connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi.
Tap Settings > General > Software Update.
Tap Download and Install. If a message asks to temporarily remove apps because iOS needs more space for the update, tap Continue or Cancel. Later, iOS will reinstall apps that it removed. If you tap Cancel, learn what to do next.
To update now, tap Install. Or you can tap Later and choose Install Tonight or Remind Me Later. If you tap Install Tonight, just plug your iOS device in to power before you go to sleep. Overnight, your device will update automatically.
If asked, enter your passcode.

If you need more space for a wireless update, you can update using iTunes or delete content manually from your device.

If you are updating using iTunes follow these easy instructions below: