Apple has released new iOS 6.1 with expanded LTE connectivity

After iOS 6.1 Beta 5 for developer’s release, Apple has just added iOS 6.1 for public. This update includes support for new LTE connectivity and purchasing Siri -based tickets to the cinema through Fandango, much as individual downloads of songs in iTunes Match and a new button ' reset ' to track advertising.

"This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

• LTE support for more carriers (complete list of supported carriers at www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/)
• Purchase movie, tickets through Fandango with Siri (USA only)
• iTunes Match subscribers can now download individual songs from iCloud
• New button to reset the Advertising Identifier."

"iOS 6 is the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, and with nearly 300 million iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices on iOS 6 in just five months, it may be the most popular new version of an OS in history," said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "iOS 6.1 brings LTE support to more markets around the world, so even more users can enjoy ultrafast Safari browsing, FaceTime video calls, iCloud services, and iTunes and App Store downloads."

New LTE connectivity for iPhone 5, that supports the upgrade include:

• USA: Alaska Communications, Alaska GCI, Bluegrass Cellular, C Spire, Cellcom, Pioneer Cellular
• Canada: MTS, Sasktel
• Puerto Rico: Claro, Open Mobile
• Croatia: T-Mobile, VIPNet
• Denmark: 3, Telenor, Telia
• Finland: DNA, Elisa, Sonera
• Greece: Cosmote
• Hungary: T-Mobile
• Italy: 3, TIM, Vodafone
• Kuwait: Zain
• Luxembourg: Tango
• Philippines: Globe, SMART
• Portugal: Optimus, TMN, Vodafone
• Saudi Arabia: Mobily, Zain
• South Africa: Vodacom
• Switzerland: Swisscom
• UAE: DU, Etisalat